Electronic lockouts and surgical instrument including same
First Claim
1. A surgical cutting and stapling instrument comprising:
- an end effector comprising;
a channel;
an anvil pivotally attached to the channel;
a moveable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned between the anvil and the channel; and
a staple cartridge configured for removable receipt by the channel, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a sled that is engaged by the cutting instrument during a cutting stroke and;
a handle comprising a motor for actuating the cutting instrument via a main drive shaft assembly; and
a first interlock circuit for enabling initiation of motor operation based upon a position of the staple cartridge.
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Abstract
A surgical cutting and stapling instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes an end effector and a handle. The end effector includes a channel, an anvil pivotally attached to the channel, a moveable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned between the anvil and the channel, and a staple cartridge configured for removable receipt by the channel. The staple cartridge includes a sled that is engaged by the cutting instrument during a cutting stoke. The handle includes a motor for actuating the cutting instrument via a main drive shaft assembly. The instrument further includes a first interlock circuit for enabling initiation of motor operation based upon a position of the staple cartridge.
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1. A surgical cutting and stapling instrument comprising:
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an end effector comprising;
a channel;
an anvil pivotally attached to the channel;
a moveable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned between the anvil and the channel; and
a staple cartridge configured for removable receipt by the channel, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a sled that is engaged by the cutting instrument during a cutting stroke and;
a handle comprising a motor for actuating the cutting instrument via a main drive shaft assembly; and
a first interlock circuit for enabling initiation of motor operation based upon a position of the staple cartridge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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