Staple cartridge retainer with retractable authentication key
US11517309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/5086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retainer for use with a staple cartridge that is configured for use with a surgical stapling device is disclosed. The retainer comprises a retainer body that is configured to be attached to the staple cartridge to form a cartridge assembly. An authentication key is movably supported on the retainer between an actuation position wherein the actuation key can defeat a lockout of the surgical stapling device when the cartridge assembly is seated in the surgical stapling device and a retracted position when the retainer is detached from the staple cartridge.
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