Adapter assemblies for interconnecting surgical loading units and handle assemblies
US10163589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2235/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter assembly configured to be coupled to a surgical loading unit includes a switch, an elongated member, and an annular member. The switch is configured to be toggled in response to the surgical loading unit being coupled to the adapter assembly. The elongated member is in communication with the switch and is resiliently biased in a distal direction toward a locking position in which the switch is toggled. The annular member is disposed adjacent the elongated member and is rotatable between a first orientation, in which the annular member prevents distal movement of the elongated member, and a second orientation, in which the elongated member moves distally to toggle the switch.
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