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Surgical apparatus with indicator

  • US 5,464,144 A
  • Filed: 10/08/1993
  • Issued: 11/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical fastening apparatus comprising:

  • a housing having a cartridge receiving portion;

    a voltage source disposed within said surgical fastening apparatus; and

    first and second electrical contact members disposed within said surgical fastening apparatus and connected to said voltage source, wherein insertion of a cartridge to a predetermined position within said cartridge receiving portion electrically connects said first contact member and said second contact member thereby completing an electrical circuit.

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