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SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MULTIPLE PROGRAM RESPONSES DURING A FIRING MOTION

  • US 20170296183A1
  • Filed: 04/15/2016
  • Published: 10/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:

  • an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge;

    an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel;

    a closure tube mechanically coupled to the anvil;

    an electric motor; and

    a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit is configured to change a closing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events.

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