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Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments

US10251725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Kelly Valentine · Newington, US
Thomas Windgardner · North Haven, US
David McCuen · Stratford, US
Michael Ingmanson · Stratford, US
Gene A. Stellon · Southington, US
Michael A. Zemlock · North Haven, US
Ethan Collins · Naugatuck, US
Peter T. Collings · Shelton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2015
Grant date	Apr 9, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 30, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02A90/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly having a controller, the controller having at least one program and a memory, an adapter assembly, and a loading unit having a tool assembly mounted for articulation and a member for actuating articulation of the tool assembly, the loading unit having at least one chip assembly having a chip storing data indicating a position of the member when the tool assembly is in a fully articulated position.

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