Cartridge Assembly
The present utility model provides a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge having a plurality of staple-containing slots for containing surgical staplers; a stapler driver with a plurality of tips for driving the surgical staplers; and a casing for housing the stapler driver, wherein the casing is provided with openings for delivering a medium in its side area corresponding to the plurality of tips.
1 . A cartridge assembly, comprising:
a cartridge having a plurality of staple-containing slots for containing surgical staples;
a staple driver with a plurality of tips for driving the surgical staples; and
a casing for housing the staple driver,
characterized in that the casing is provided with one or more openings for delivering a medium in its side area corresponding to the plurality of tips.
2 . The cartridge assembly of claim 1 , characterized in that the cartridge assembly is disposable.
3 . The cartridge assembly of claim 1 , characterized in that the cartridge assembly is reusable.
4 . The cartridge assembly of claim 1 , characterized in that the openings may be provided on one or both sides of the casing.
5 . The cartridge assembly of any one of claims 1 - 4 , characterized in that the medium is a lubricant.
6 . The cartridge assembly of any one of claims 1 - 4 , characterized in that the openings are fluidly communicated with a container for containing auxiliary substances via one or more pipes when the cartridge assembly is loaded to a surgical stapler.
7 . The cartridge assembly of claim 6 , characterized in that the auxiliary substances may include anti-microbial agents, hemostats, adjunct-therapy, sealants or the combination thereof.