Patent ID: 9095340
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical stapler comprising: (a) an end effector, wherein the end effector is operable to drive a plurality of staples into tissue; (b) a driver operable to actuate the end effector to drive the plurality of staples into tissue; (c) a trigger in communication with the driver, wherein the trigger is operable to actuate the driver to thereby actuate the end effector; (d) a safety switch in communication with the trigger, wherein the safety switch is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the safety switch is operable to prevent operation of the trigger when the safety switch is in the locked position, wherein the safety switch is operable to enable operation of the trigger when the safety switch is in the unlocked position; and (e) a safety feature in communication with the safety switch, wherein the safety feature is configured to prevent operation of the driver when the safety switch is in the unlocked position;