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Sterilizable surgical instrument

  • US 8,397,971 B2
  • Filed: 02/05/2009
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical stapling instrument system comprising:

  • a first portion comprising a cavity and at least one first electrical contact;

    a second portion stored within a sealed bag, wherein said second portion comprises at least one second electrical contact configured to penetrate said sealed bag and be placed in communication with said first electrical contact,wherein said cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of said second portion and said sealed bag.

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