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AUTOMATED END EFFECTOR COMPONENT RELOADING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A ROBOTIC SYSTEM

  • US 20140259591A1
  • Filed: 05/30/2014
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automated reloading system for replacing a spent surgical end effector in a manipulatable robotic tool portion of a robotic surgical system, said automated reloading system comprising a selectively movable support assembly configured to support a plurality of new surgical end effectors in a corresponding loading orientation within a work envelope of the manipulatable robotic tool portion, said selectively movable support member further defining at least one unloading station for receiving a portion of said spent surgical end effector therein while remaining attached to said manipulatable robotic tool portion, said unloading station configured to operably support said spent surgical end effector while being automatically detached from said manipulatable robotic tool portion.

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