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Surgical apparatus

US10285698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Kenneth M. Cappola · Monroe, US
Lee Ann Olson · Wallingford, US
Frank C. Maffei · Shelton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2015
Grant date	May 14, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 22, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical apparatus including a tool assembly is provided. The tool assembly includes a chip assembly, a staple cartridge body, a support plate, and a jaw member. The chip assembly includes a first projection facilitating alignment and connection with a connector assembly of the jaw. The chip assembly further includes a second projection received in a recess in the staple cartridge body. The connector assembly and chip assembly include an electrical connection therebetween.

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