US US11612394B2

Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system

Publication no.

US11612394B2
Priority date
2011-05-27
Filing date
2021-02-11
Published
2023-03-28
Granted
2023-03-28
Assignee
Cilag Gmbh International
Inventor

Jerome R. Morgan

Abstract

A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end effector that comprises a staple channel and an anvil that is movably translatable relative to the staple channel. A tool mounting portion is configured to interface with a robotic system and operably communicate with the end effector.

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