Electrosurgical stapling instrument with disposable severing / stapling unit
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May 10, 2007
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Nov 4, 2005
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Nov 4, 2005
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Embodiments of an electrical energy transmission system structured for use with a surgical severing/stapling instrument including a removably connectable disposable severing/stapling unit are provided. The energy transmission system may include an electrical power source; and, at least one electrode positioned on at least one of an anvil assembly or a cartridge assembly of the disposable severing/stapling unit. The assembly electrode may be configured to receive electrical power from the electrical power source when the disposable severing/stapling unit is removably connected to the surgical instrument. In certain embodiments, the electrical power source may include a radio frequency electrical power source configured to provide electrical current to the assembly electrode.
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