Surgical instrument having a power control circuit
US8695866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a powered surgical instrument for cutting and fastening tissue. The instrument may comprise an end effector comprising a first jaw member and a second jaw member, a drive device, a clamping trigger, and a control circuit. The control circuit may comprise a power supply, a firing switch, a clamp switch, a switching device and an end-of-stroke switch. The firing switch may be electrically connected to, upon actuation, connect the power supply to the drive device via a first connection comprising the switching device and the firing switch.
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