摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a surgical stapling device.SOLUTION: An end effector 100 for a surgical stapling device includes: an anvil member 120 defining a plurality of fastener forming pockets in a tissue engaging surface thereof; a cartridge member 110 defining a plurality of fastener retaining slots in a tissue engaging surface thereof, the cartridge member supporting a plurality of fasteners in the fastener retaining slots; and at least one pivot plate 130 connected to the anvil member and the cartridge member, the at least one pivot plate having one of a U-shaped body or a circular body, the at least one pivot plate being movable relative to the anvil member and the cartridge member to adjust a formation height of one or more of the plurality of fasteners upon a firing of the end effector. |