Patent ID: 8408442
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical device, comprising: an anvil; a cartridge assembly configured to house a plurality of fasteners at least partially therein, the anvil and cartridge assembly being movable in relation to each other between open and approximated positions; a dynamic clamping member slidably positioned to translate at least partially through the cartridge assembly to eject fasteners therefrom, the dynamic clamping member engaging the anvil and the cartridge assembly; a clamp ring movable from a retracted position to an advanced position at least partially encircling proximal portions of the anvil and cartridge assembly for preventing a gap between proximal portions of the anvil and cartridge assembly from exceeding a predetermined distance; and a drive mechanism for advancing the clamp ring and dynamic clamping member, the drive mechanism including a single actuator for driving both the clamp ring and the dynamic clamping member.