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Firing assembly comprising a lockout

US10695055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Daniel L. Baber · West Chester, US
Jason M. Rector · Maineville, US
Nicholas Fanelli · Morrow, US
Jason E. Zerkle · Blanchester, US
Gregory J. Bakos · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2016
Grant date	Jun 30, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 14, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Surgical instruments are disclosed which comprise a firing assembly configured to apply a firing force to an end effector. The surgical instruments further comprise a firing force lockout configured to stop and/or prevent a firing stroke of the firing assembly.

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