End effector detention systems for surgical instruments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12053176
APP PUB NO 20210085320A1
SERIAL NO

17061858

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A surgical instrument system can comprise a surgical instrument, a first end effector, and a second end effector, wherein the end effectors are attachable to the surgical instrument. The first end effector can comprise a first set of stored data pertaining to the first end effector, wherein the surgical instrument is configured to ascertain the first set of data and enter a first operating state. The second end effector can comprise a second set of stored data pertaining to the second end effector, wherein the surgical instrument is configured to ascertain the second set of data and enter a second operating state. The surgical instrument is further configured to enter a default operating state if said surgical instrument is unable to ascertain a set of stored data from an end effector.

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  • CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

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Leimbach, Richard L Cincinnati, US 189 127694
Morgan, Jerome R Cincinnati, US 728 599083
Schellin, Emily A Cincinnati, US 137 76990
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926

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