Surgical instrument with active element and suction cage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9913655
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14082287

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A surgical system comprises an end effector for operating on tissue and a screen positioned around the end effector. The screen is fluidly coupled with a suction source by a conduit such as a tube. The screen is configured to communicate suction through the screen while preventing tissue from contacting the end effector. The screen is further configured to retract proximally relative to the end effector to thereby expose the end effector.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL6300 ZUG

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Boudreaux, Chad P Cincinnati, US 278 138709
Chekan, Edward G Cincinnati, US 21 5703
Scheib, Charles J Loveland, US 472 175345
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Widenhouse, Tamara S Vetro Clarksville, US 20 2029

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