COMBINED SEVERING AND STAPLING DEVICE

摘要

An apparatus includes grasping ends movable between an open position to a closed position and a shaft coupled to the grasping ends. The apparatus also includes a handle coupled to the shaft and configured to cause the grasping ends to move from between the open and closed positions and a stapler actuator that causes a stapling mechanism within the grasping ends to deploy one or more staples. The apparatus also includes a blade coupled to the shaft and a blade actuator that causes the blade to translate between extended and detracted positions.