Patent ID: 6994708
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument for use with a robotic surgical system, the instrument comprising: an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; an end effector coupleable to the distal end of the shaft, the end effector having a pair of cooperative tissue shearing blades; a conductor electrically communicating with at least one blade so as to deliver electrical energy to tissue engaged by the blades; and an interface coupleable to the proximal end of the shaft, the interface removably connectable to the robotic surgical system, wherein the interface includes at least one mechanical transmission member configured to engage the robotic surgical system, the at least one transmission member transmitting forces from the robotic surgical system to at least one actuation element coupled to the end effector so as to pivotally move at least one of the blades; wherein the at least one transmission member comprises: