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SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE MIS-INSERTION OF A STAPLE CARTRIDGE INTO A SURGICAL STAPLER

  • US 20160256160A1
  • Filed: 03/06/2015
  • Published: 09/08/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical stapling assembly, comprising:

  • a staple cartridge, comprising;

    a cartridge body, comprising;

    a proximal end;

    a distal end; and

    a datum shoulder;

    staples removably stored in said cartridge body; and

    a sled configured to eject said staples from said cartridge body, wherein said sled is movable between an unfired position in said proximal end of said cartridge body and a fired position in said distal end of said cartridge body; and

    an end effector, comprising;

    a staple cartridge support configured to receive said cartridge body, wherein said staple cartridge support comprises a datum, wherein said datum shoulder of said cartridge body is configured to contact said datum of said staple cartridge support when said staple cartridge is inserted into said staple cartridge support, and wherein the interaction between said datum shoulder and said datum defines the proper insertion depth of said staple cartridge into said staple cartridge support; and

    an insertion depth sensor positioned in said staple cartridge support, wherein said insertion depth sensor is positioned proximally with respect to said proper insertion depth.

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