Patent ID: 9445813
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A61B,G06F,G06T,G09G,G16H,G16Z,H01M,H02J,H03K,Y02E

Claim Text:
1. An end effector for use with a surgical instrument, said end effector comprising: a distal end; a proximal connection portion configured to attach said end effector to the surgical instrument; a first jaw; a second jaw movable relative to said first jaw, wherein said second jaw is movable between an open position, a partially-closed position, and a closed position; at least one sensor configured to detect the position of said second jaw; a first indicator configured to indicate when said second jaw is in said open position; a second indicator configured to indicate when said second jaw is in said partially-closed position; and a third indicator configured to indicate when said second jaw is in said closed position, wherein said first indicator, said second indicator, and said third indicator are positioned distally with respect to said proximal connection portion.