Surgical instrument with replaceable loading unit

Details Surgical instrument with replaceable loading unit Surgical instrument with replaceable loading unit

2011-05-31

2011-05-31

Rada, Rinaldi I (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

With magazine

C227S019000, C227S175100, C403S348000, C403S349000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07950562

ABSTRACT:
A surgical stapling device has an elongated body and a removable loading unit and a securing structure for securing the loading unit onto the elongated body. Guiding ramps guide the movement of the loading unit as it is mounted onto the elongated body. A movable yoke secures the loading unit onto the elongated body. A sensor mechanism is engaged by the loading unit and moves with the securing structure. The locking structure has a first position for blocking movement of the sensor mechanism and preventing removal of the loading unit. The locking unit has a second position for allowing the loading unit to be removed from the device.

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