Identification device for surgical instrument

Elongated-member-driving apparatus – Surgical stapler

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2271761, 227 19, 600103, A61B 17068

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ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for identifying certain characteristics of an end piece or end effector of a surgical instrument. A preferred embodiment provides a surgical stapling instrument having an electrical circuit contained on the stapling cartridge which is capable of indicating cartridge type and/or status (i.e., with or without staples) when a voltage or current is applied to the circuit.

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