Authentication system for reusable surgical instruments
US10631423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An authentication system for use in a surgical stapling device includes an authentication board assembly disposed at a proximal end of a loading unit and having a contact assembly, and an adapter board assembly disposed at a distal end of an adapter assembly. When the loading unit is engaged with the adapter assembly, the authentication board engages the adapter board assembly.
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