Surgical apparatus with indicator

Details Surgical apparatus with indicator Surgical apparatus with indicator

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

C227S019000, C227S176100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08618461

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and system are disclosed for indicating relative positions of elements in a surgical apparatus. The indicating elements can include electrical circuitry that provides means for activating visual, audible or tactile indicators, thereby alerting the user that an event has occured with respect to the instrument.

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