Shaft assembly comprising a lockout
US10492785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0818
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An end effector is disclosed comprising a cartridge channel, a staple cartridge positionable in the cartridge channel, and a firing assembly configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge is not positioned in the cartridge channel. Moreover, the firing assembly is configured to lock itself if the staple cartridge has been at least partially spent.
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