Motor driven surgical fastener device with switching system configured to prevent firing initiation until activated

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9486214
APP PUB NO 20130256371A1
SERIAL NO

13897993

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A surgical fastener apparatus having a handle, an elongated shaft having a proximal end attached to the handle and a distal end extending therefrom. An end effector including a pair of jaws pivoted at a proximal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position. A cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners, the cartridge attached to the end effector. An electrically powered actuator for deploying the surgical fasteners, the actuator including a power source and a motor. A switch configured to prevent application of firing motions to the end effector until the switch has been activated.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3141 1552273

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