Robotically-controlled motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9179912
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13118190

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A surgical cutting and fastening instrument. The instrument comprises an end effector that has a shaft coupled thereto that is coupled to a robotic system. A tool mounting portion includes an electric, DC motor connected to a drive train in the shaft for powering the drive train. A power pack that comprises at least one charge-accumulating device connected to the DC motor for powering the DC motor is provided.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Giordano, James R Milford, US 131 90007
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3145 1563011
Yates, David C West Chester, US 661 301780

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