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STAPLE CARTRIDGE TISSUE THICKNESS SENSOR SYSTEM

  • US 20140263552A1
  • Filed: 03/13/2013
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2013
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A staple cartridge for use in a surgical stapler, the staple cartridge comprising:

  • a staple body comprising a proximal end and a distal end;

    a tissue thickness sensing module coupled to said distal end of said staple body, wherein said tissue thickness sensing module comprises;

    a controller; and

    a sensor; and

    a power key removably positioned relative to said tissue thickness sensing module, wherein said controller is configured to detect said power key, wherein, when said controller detects said power key, said controller maintains said tissue thickness sensing module in a low-power state, and wherein, when said power key is removed, said controller transitions said tissue thickness sensing module to an active state.

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