| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a linear surgical stapler including an improved lockout mechanism capable of performing clear displaying to indicate that the lockout mechanism is started and overcoming the defect of the conventional lockout mechanism. <P>SOLUTION: The linear surgical stapler 20 adapted for applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue includes an anvil structure and a cartridge housing containing a plurality of surgical fasteners. The cartridge housing and anvil structure are relatively movable between a first spaced apart position and a second position in close approximation with one another. The lockout mechanism interacts with the cartridge housing for selective activation and deactivation. The lockout mechanism includes a swing gate tab, such that firing of the linear surgical stapler rotates the swing gate tab releasing a lockout lever for preventing further firing of the used cartridge housing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |
