SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS INCLUDING SENSING MECHANISM
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Abstract
A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device.
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- 2. A surgical unit having a proximal portion arranged for connection to an elongate body having a drive member, the unit having an axial drive assembly with a drive beam, the unit having jaw members having an open and a closed position, one of the jaw members having a staple cartridge and the other of the jaw members having an anvil portion, the jaw members being mounted for articulation with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body, the unit having an articulation link for effecting articulation of the jaw members, wherein the staple cartridge has staple pushers, each staple pusher driving three staples.
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