Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between control unit and end effector
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Jun 7, 2011
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Jul 10, 2008
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Jan 10, 2007
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Jan 10, 2007
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A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument, includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft includes a first sensor element. An end effector is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes a second sensor element. A handle is connected to the proximate end of the shaft. The handle includes a control unit. The control unit is in communication with the first sensor element and the first sensor element is in wireless communication with the second sensor element.
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