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Adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical handle assemblies and surgical loading units

US10835255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Ethan Collins · Naugatuck, US
Paul D. Richard · Shelton, US
Anthony Calderoni · Bristol, US
John Hryb · Southington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 1, 2017
Grant date	Nov 17, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 15, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2562/0261
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical instrument includes a handle assembly and an adapter assembly. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a processor disposed within the handle housing. The adapter assembly includes a knob housing, an elongate body, a plurality of electrical components, and a flex circuit. The knob housing is configured to be connected to the handle housing. The elongate body extends distally from the knob housing and has a distal end configured to be coupled to an end effector. The electrical components are disposed within the elongate body. The flex circuit has a proximal end configured to be electrically connected to the processor, and a distal end configured to be electrically connected to the electrical components.

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