Patent ID: 7472814
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical stapler, comprising: a handle assembly including a movable handle; an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis; an actuation assembly including an actuation member and a rod, the movable handle being arranged to effect longitudinal movement of the actuation member and rod; a staple cartridge supported by the elongated body and containing a plurality of staples; an anvil mounted adjacent the staple cartridge, the anvil having a fastener forming surface thereon, the anvil and staple cartridge being movable in relation to one another between an open and a closed position; a lockout assembly for engaging the rod, the lockout assembly having a plate with an aperture there through for receiving the control rod, and a biasing member for biasing the plate toward the rod; and an actuator operatively connected to the actuation member, the actuator being configured to move relative to the staple cartridge and anvil to effectuate sequential ejection of the staples from the staple cartridge.