SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MULTIPLE PROGRAM RESPONSES DURING A FIRING MOTION
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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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Abstract
A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge, an electric motor and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor. The control circuit is configured to change a firing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events.
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22 Claims
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1. A surgical instrument, comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A medical instrument, comprising:
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an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge; an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel; a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge; an electric motor; and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit is configured to change a firing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A surgical instrument, comprising:
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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; a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge; an electric motor; and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit is configured to change at least one of the following based on a combination of events; a closing motion of the surgical instrument; and a firing motion of the surgical instrument. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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