Patent ID: 8733611
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical stapling device comprising: a housing; an elongated portion extending distally from the housing; an end effector, at least a portion of the end effector being disposed in mechanical cooperation with a distal portion of the elongated portion; a exactly one pivotable handle disposed in mechanical cooperation with the housing, the pivotable handle being movable between a first open position and a second approximated position for effecting a function of the end effector; and a ratchet mechanism disposed in mechanical cooperation with the pivotable handle, the ratchet mechanism configured to releasably retain the position of the pivotable handle and to substantially prevent the pivotable handle from moving towards its first open position until the pivotable handle reaches the second position for effecting the function of the end effector, the ratchet mechanism including: