Staple trap for surgical stapler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8631990
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13093815

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An exemplary staple holder of a surgical stapler may include a cavity defined therein, staples held within that cavity; an upper surface; apertures defined through the upper surface through which staples are deployable, at least one wedge movable within the cavity, and at least one staple trap including a strip and arms extending from and bent relative to the strip, where at least one arm resides in a neutral position directly underneath a corresponding aperture.

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AESCULAP AGTUTTLINGEN

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Manoux, Philipe R Oakland, US 52 22654
Matthias, Benjamin J Emerald Hills, US 16 7086
Park, Jinhoon Mountain View, US 14 5513

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