Surgical stapling device
US11547405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device includes a handle assembly, an adapter assembly, and a reload assembly that is releasably secured to the adapter assembly to facilitate replacement of the reload assembly after each use of the stapling device. The reload assembly includes an authentication chip and printed circuit board assembly that is constructed to provide electrical contacts that are self-supporting to allow for automated assembly of the electrical contacts and provide a more reliable, robust electrical connection between the electrical contacts and the chip.
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