METHOD FOR TESTING A SURGICAL TOOL
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Abstract
In various embodiments, a surgical test device for a surgical tool, such as a severing and/or sealing tool (e.g., a surgical stapler), is provided. In at least one embodiment, the surgical tool can be configured to supply at least one actuation motion to an end effector. The actuation motion(s) may cause a cutting member to move within and/or sealing members (e.g., staples) to eject from the end effector. Further, in at least one embodiment, the surgical test device can be releasably engaged to a portion of the surgical tool, such as the end effector. Additionally, the surgical test device can be configured to permit the surgical tool to supply the actuation motion(s) while preventing the tool from performing its intended surgical function. Accordingly, the surgical tool may be test fired without wasting a sealing member cartridge, while preventing inappropriate use of the tool when the test device is attached thereto.
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38 Claims
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21. A method, comprising:
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obtaining a surgical tool configured to perform a surgical function, wherein the surgical tool comprises a firing member and a lockout, wherein an actuation movement of the firing member is configured to generate the surgical function, and wherein the lockout is configured to prevent the actuation movement of the firing member; engaging a test device with the surgical tool; permanently disabling the lockout while the test device is engaged with the surgical tool; and permanently preventing the surgical function while the test device is engaged with the surgical tool. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method, comprising:
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obtaining a surgical tool configured to perform a surgical function, wherein the surgical tool comprises a firing member and a lockout member, wherein an actuation movement of the firing member is configured to generate the surgical function, and wherein the lockout member is configured to prevent the actuation movement of the firing member; engaging a test device with the surgical tool such that the test device overcomes the lockout member; actuating the firing member, wherein the test device permits the actuation movement of the firing member while preventing the surgical function; and re-actuating the firing member without resetting the test device, wherein the test device permits the actuation movement of the firing member while preventing the surgical function. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method, comprising:
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obtaining a surgical tool configured to perform a surgical function, wherein the surgical tool comprises a firing member and a non-resettable lockout member, wherein an actuation movement of the firing member is configured to generate the surgical function, and wherein the non-resettable lockout member is configured to engage the firing member to prevent the actuation movement; engaging a test device with the surgical tool such that the test device biases the firing member out of engagement with the non-resettable lockout member; and actuating the firing member, wherein the test device prevents the surgical function. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38)
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