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Powered surgical stapling device platform

  • US 8,459,521 B2
  • Filed: 08/26/2010
  • Issued: 06/11/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

  • a housing including a drive motor, a drive gear, and a shift motor disposed therein;

    an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing;

    an intermediate shaft having a proximal end configured for connection to a distal end of the endoscopic portion, the intermediate shaft being flexible; and

    a loading unit having an end effector for performing a surgical function, the loading unit having a proximal portion configured for connection to a distal end of the intermediate shaft;

    wherein the drive motor mechanically cooperates with the drive gear and is configured to rotate the drive gear along a longitudinal axis extending through the housing; and

    wherein the shift motor is configured to selectively move the drive gear between a plurality of positions.

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