Tactile indicator for surgical instrument

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1994-10-04

1997-11-11

Hail, III, Joseph J.

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

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227 19, 2271751, A61B 17068, A61B 17115

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056854749

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument having a tactile and audible firing indicator is disclosed. The instrument has preferred features which include a tactile and audible indicator disposed in the handle housing for indicating to a user when the instrument has been properly and completely actuated.

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