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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2025
Filed:
May. 16, 2024
Cilag Gmbh International, Zug, CH;
Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Hillsboro, OH (US);
Jason L. Harris, Lebanon, OH (US);
Chad P. Boudreaux, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Gregory J. Bakos, Mason, OH (US);
Chester O. Baxter, Loveland, OH (US);
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL, Zug, CH;
Abstract
A method for controlling a powered surgical stapler that includes an end effector with jaws that are movable between an open and a closed position and a firing member that is movable between a starting position and an ending position within the end effector. The jaws and firing member are controlled by separate rotary systems and the end effector includes a firing member lockout system that prevents axial movement of the firing member unless the surgical staple cartridge is in ready to fire condition.