Surgical stapling device with impedance sensor
US11395653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly including a jaw assembly and an impedance assembly. The jaw assembly includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly. The tool assembly supports an impedance assembly for measuring the impedance of tissue grasped within the jaw assembly.
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