Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between...

Details Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between... Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between...

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Rada, Rinaldi I. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

C227S180100, C227S181100, C227S002000, C227S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954682

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument, includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft includes a first sensor element. An end effector is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes a second sensor element. A handle is connected to the proximate end of the shaft. The handle includes a control unit. The control unit is in communication with the first sensor element and the first sensor element is in wireless communication with the second sensor element.

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