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Accessing Data Stored In A Memory Of Surgical Instrument

  • US 20110155784A1
  • Filed: 03/01/2011
  • Published: 06/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical cutting and fastening instrument comprising:

  • a. an end effector comprising a housing for holding staples, and a sled having a camming surface for ejecting the staples;

    b. a main drive shaft assembly for pushing the sled through the housing to eject the staples;

    c. a motor operatively coupled to the actuation shaft, said motor comprising a drive assembly;

    d. a sensor in the drive assembly to measure an actuation load;

    e. a sensor for measuring a power output of the motorf. a console for remote control of the motor, said console comprising hand manipulated controls; and

    g. a means for providing proportionate feedback from the sensors to the hand manipulated controls.

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