(19)
(11) EP 2 886 070 B8

(12) CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15) Correction information:
Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48) Corrigendum issued on:
28.09.2016 Bulletin 2016/39

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
03.08.2016 Bulletin 2016/31

(21) Application number: 14200152.8

(22) Date of filing: 23.12.2014
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
A61B 17/072(2006.01)

(54)

Fastener cartridge comprising an extendable firing member

Befestigungskartusche mit ausziehbarem Auslöseelement

Cartouche de fixation comprenant un élément de mise à feu extensible

(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

(30) Priority: 23.12.2013 US 201314138505

(43) Date of publication of application:
24.06.2015 Bulletin 2015/26

(73) Proprietor: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC
00969 Guaynabo (PR)

(72) Inventors:
  • Shelton, IV, Frederick E.
    Ohio, 45133 (US)
  • Baxter, III, Chester O.
    Ohio, 45140 (US)

(74) Representative: Carpmaels & Ransford LLP 
One Southampton Row
London WC1B 5HA
London WC1B 5HA (GB)


(56) References cited: : 
US-A1- 2007 262 116
US-A1- 2013 233 905
 US-A1- 2012 292 370
   
       
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