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Surgical stapling instrument with an articulatable end effector

US11998200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Zhifan F. Huang · Mason, US
Chad P. Boudreaux · Cincinnati, US
Joseph C. Hueil · Loveland, US
Dean B. Bruewer · Lancaster, US
David B. Smith · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 4, 2021
Grant date	Jun 4, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 30, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments, a surgical instrument can comprise an end effector including a staple cartridge and a datum portion positioned proximal to the staple cartridge. The surgical instrument can further comprise a shaft and an articulation joint configured to articulate the end effector relative to the shaft. In addition, the surgical instrument can further comprise a firing member configured to deploy a plurality of staples from the staple cartridge and a drive assembly including a drive member configured to move the firing member. The drive assembly may also include a stop configured to engage the datum portion to limit the movement of the drive member after the plurality of staples are fired.

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