Surgical instrument with replaceable loading unit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7950562
APP PUB NO 20080179374A1
SERIAL NO

11701116

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A surgical stapling device has an elongated body and a removable loading unit and a securing structure for securing the loading unit onto the elongated body. Guiding ramps guide the movement of the loading unit as it is mounted onto the elongated body. A movable yoke secures the loading unit onto the elongated body. A sensor mechanism is engaged by the loading unit and moves with the securing structure. The locking structure has a first position for blocking movement of the sensor mechanism and preventing removal of the loading unit. The locking unit has a second position for allowing the loading unit to be removed from the device.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beardsley, John W Wallingford, US 108 71332
Scirica, Paul A Huntington, US 90 52716

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