Identification device for surgical instrument

Details Identification device for surgical instrument Identification device for surgical instrument

1994-04-28

1996-06-25

Smith, Scott A.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

227 19, 2271801, 606142, 600101, 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. Other identification devices are provided including an optical identification device

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