Robotically-driven surgical instrument with E-beam driver
US9060770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. Various embodiments are configured to be operably attached to a robotic system to receive actuation/control motions therefrom.
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