Title:
AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR REUSABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2019022756
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide an authentication assembly for use in a stapling instrument having a disposable loading unit.SOLUTION: An authentication system for use in a surgical stapling device includes an authentication board assembly disposed at a proximal end of a loading unit and having a contact assembly, and an adapter board assembly disposed at a distal end of an adapter assembly. When the loading unit is engaged with the adapter assembly, the authentication board engages the adapter board assembly. In one embodiment, the adapter board further includes a spring clip configured to retain the adapter board on the adapter assembly.SELECTED DRAWING: None
Inventors:
ETHAN COLLINS
RICHARD PAUL
RICHARD PAUL
Application Number:
JP2018212784A
Publication Date:
February 14, 2019
Filing Date:
November 13, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
COVIDIEN LP
International Classes:
A61B17/072; A61B90/90
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takeshi Oshio