CPC A61B 17/0686 (2013.01) [A61B 17/072 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07264 (2013.01); A61B 2017/07271 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A surgical stapling apparatus comprising:
a shaft assembly;
an end effector defining a longitudinal axis, the end effector secured to the shaft assembly and including:
an anvil assembly;
a cartridge assembly including a cartridge channel and a hinge assembly pivotally coupled together, the hinge assembly including at least one arm that extends between the shaft assembly and the cartridge channel to enable the cartridge assembly to move relative to the anvil assembly between an open position and a closed position; and
a drive beam assembly that is positioned to advance distally through the anvil and cartridge assemblies to move the cartridge assembly relative to the anvil assembly.
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