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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2019
Covidien Lp, Mansfield, MA (US);
Michael A. Zemlok, Prospect, CT (US);
Stanislaw Marczyk, Stratford, CT (US);
Adam J. Ross, Prospect, CT (US);
Russell Pribanic, Roxbury, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A powered surgical apparatus, which is configured to engage tissue includes a handle assembly having proximal and distal portions, a movable portion operatively connected to the distal portion of the handle assembly, a tool assembly operatively coupled to the movable portion, a power source configured to supply electrical power, and a transmission system operatively associated with the power source. The movable portion is movable with respect to the handle assembly. The tool assembly is adapted to engage tissue. The transmission system is configured to transmit electrical power or signals between the handle assembly and the movable portion.