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Interchangeable tip reload

US9936951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Elizabeth Hufnagel · Boulder, US
Gregg Krehel · Newtown, US
Jason T. Iceman · Cheshire, US
Erik Carlson · Alamo, US
Ramiro Cabrera · Cheshire, US
Kenneth H. Whitfield · North Haven, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2014
Grant date	Apr 10, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 16, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/320044
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device including an end effector that is configured and adapted to receive an interchangeable tip is disclosed. Also disclosed are several interchangeable tips that are configured and adapted for different surgical procedures. The interchangeable tips facilitate the performance of different surgical procedures while using the same device.

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