Surgical instrument comprising a powered articulation system
US11304696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0814
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprising an end effector and an articulation joint configured to permit the end effector to be articulated into position is disclosed. The surgical instrument further comprises an articulation drive system powered by at least one electric motor for articulating the end effector.
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