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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2023
Cilag Gmbh International, Zug, CH;
Brian D. Schings, Maineville, OH (US);
CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL, Zug, CH;
Abstract
A surgical stapler includes an elongate cartridge channel, an anvil assembly, a clamp member and a deflection sensor. The elongate cartridge channel includes a proximal frame portion and a distal jaw portion. The distal jaw portion is configured to releasably receive a staple cartridge. The anvil assembly includes an elongate anvil channel and an anvil insert. The elongate anvil channel includes a proximal frame portion and a distal jaw portion. The anvil insert is disposed at the distal jaw portion. The deflection sensor is associated with the anvil assembly and is configured to detect deflection of the anvil assembly to facilitate generation of a notification as a function of the detected deflection.