METHOD OF APPLYING BUTTRESS TO END EFFECTOR OF SURGICAL STAPLER

    公开(公告)号:US20230248362A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-10

    申请号:US18302929

    申请日:2023-04-19

    IPC分类号: A61B17/072

    摘要: A method is provided for applying an adjunct element to a surgical stapler end effector having first and second stapling surfaces using an applicator. The method includes providing the end effector in an open state in which the first and second stapling surfaces are spaced apart. With the end effector in the open state, at least a portion of the applicator is positioned between the first and second stapling surfaces. Without engaging a closure system input feature of the surgical stapler, a portion of the end effector is compressively engaged by the applicator to thereby secure the adjunct element to one of the first or second stapling surfaces. The applicator and the end effector are withdrawn relatively away from one another so that the adjunct element remains attached to the one of the first or second stapling surfaces of the end effector.