Reload assembly injection molded strain gauge
US11690624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical stapling device includes a reload assembly that includes a shell housing, a staple cartridge, a plurality of staples received within the staple cartridge, a staple pushing member for ejecting the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge, and a knife for cutting tissue. The shell housing supports a strain gauge which can be molded into the shell housing.
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