Identification device for surgical instrument
US5529235A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device is provided for identifying certain characteristics of an end piece or end effector of a surgical instrument. A preferred embodiment provides a surgical stapling instrument having an electrical circuit contained on the stapling cartridge which is capable of indicating cartridge type and/or status (i.e., with or without staples) when a voltage or current is applied to the circuit. Other identification devices are provided including an optical identification device
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