Title:
Tissue thickness compensator
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6290171
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A two-part tissue thickness compensator assembly can include a first tissue thickness compensator configured to be positioned relative to an anvil of a surgical stapler, a second tissue thickness compensator configured to be positioned relative to a staple cartridge of the surgical stapler, and a hinge connecting the first tissue thickness compensator to the second tissue thickness compensator. The first and/or second tissue thickness compensators may include additional engagement features, such as a raised ridge that engages a slot in the anvil and/or the staple cartridge. In certain embodiments, the first and/or second tissue thickness compensators may include an encasement that contains a suitable biologic agent. An end effector assembly may be provided for attachment to a surgical instrument that includes, for example, a staple cartridge, an anvil, a first tissue thickness compensator positioned on the anvil, and a second tissue thickness compensator positioned on the staple cartridge.
Inventors:
Baxter Chester O The Third
Shelton Frederick E The Force
Schmid Catherine Jay
Aronholt Taylor W
Johnson Gregory W
Starter John El
Night Gary W
Wyden House Christopher W
Weisenberg William Be the Second
Matchler Stephanie A
Bedard Timothy S
Shelton Frederick E The Force
Schmid Catherine Jay
Aronholt Taylor W
Johnson Gregory W
Starter John El
Night Gary W
Wyden House Christopher W
Weisenberg William Be the Second
Matchler Stephanie A
Bedard Timothy S
Application Number:
JP2015503502A
Publication Date:
March 07, 2018
Filing Date:
March 27, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery,Inc.
International Classes:
A61B17/072
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2009189847A | ||||
| JP2001037763A | ||||
| JP2008307393A | ||||
| JP2001286477A | ||||
| JP2009006137A | ||||
| JP10512469A | ||||
| JP2009000531A |
Foreign References:
| US5397324 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Konobu Kato
Takafumi Oshima
Takafumi Oshima