Patent ID: 8540712
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument, comprising: a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof; a handle assembly including a movable handle configured to impart movement of at least one of the jaw members operably associated with the end effector and a fixed handle including an internal frame assembly adapted to couple to at least one selectively removable hand grip, wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip includes at least one data chip in communication with a USB port disposed on the hand grip, wherein the at least one selectively removable hand grip further includes at least one cavity defined therein configured to removably receive a load that is weighted to balance one of the at least one selectively removable hand grip and surgical instrument.