Patent ID: 6877647
Filing Date: 2005-04-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A fastener applying assembly comprising: an anvil member; a cartridge assembly movably positioned in relation to the anvil member between open and approximated positions, the cartridge assembly including a staple cartridge having a plurality of staples, wherein the cartridge assembly is pivotal in relation to the anvil member from the open position to the approximated position; a staple ejecting assembly associated with the cartridge assembly, the staple ejecting assembly including at least one cam member, the at least one cam member being configured to translate from a position adjacent a distal end of the staple cartridge towards the proximal end of the staple cartridge to sequentially eject the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge; and an approximation link connected to the cartridge assembly by a pivot pin and to the anvil member by a cam pin.