Modular motor driven surgical instruments with status indication arrangements

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PATENT NO 9814460
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14248607

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A surgical end effector for use in connection with a surgical instrument. In one form the end effector includes an end effector housing that is configured for operable attachment to the surgical instrument. A first end effector drive system is configured to linearly move a first end effector actuator between a first linear position and a second linear position in response to first rotary motions applied thereto by the surgical instrument. A second end effector drive system is configured to linearly move a second end effector actuator between a beginning and ending position in response to second rotary motions applied thereto by the surgical instrument. The instrument further includes a status assembly arrangement for provide an indication on the end effector housing of a linear location of at least one of the first and second end effector actuators.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALZUG CITY ZUG ZUG

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Houser, Kevin L Springboro, US 349 110265
Kimsey, John S Hebron, US 18 8746
Nalagatla, Anil K Mason, US 120 32485
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3145 1563011

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