Surgical apparatus with indicator
US5497934A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and system are disclosed for indicating relative positions of elements in a surgical apparatus. The indicating elements can include electrical circuitry that activates visual, audible or tactile indicators, thereby alerting the user that an event has occurred with respect to the instrument. In a circular anastomosis device, the indicator is preferably positioned at a proximal end of the device.
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