Surgical instrument with filled staple

摘要

An apparatus comprises a surgical instrument having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may comprise a handle. The distal end may comprise a cutter and a stapler. The apparatus may further comprise a staple for use with the stapler. The staple may comprise an inner channel extending along at least a portion of the length of the staple. The apparatus may further comprise an agent contained in the inner channel, which may be used to coagulate a surgical site where surgical instrument is used. The agent may facilitate coagulation of the fluids at a surgical site once the staples are anchored to the surgical site.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
(a) a surgical instrument comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the surgical instrument comprises a handle, wherein the distal end of the surgical instrument comprises a cutter and a stapler; (b) a staple in communication with the stapler, wherein the staple comprises a hollowed out portion, wherein the hollowed out portion extends the entire length of the staple, wherein the stapler of the surgical instrument is configured to deliver the staple to a surgical site; and (c) an agent positioned in the hollowed out portion of the staple, wherein the hollowed out portion is further configured to release at least a portion of the agent.