Patent ID: 7922063
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: A61B,G16Z,H01R

Abstract:
1. A surgical stapling instrument, comprising: a handle assembly; a first endoscopic portion selectively connectable to a distal portion of the handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, the first endoscopic portion including a housing adjacent a proximal portion of the first endoscopic portion, and an actuation member; a motor disposed in mechanical cooperation with the housing of the first endoscopic portion, the motor being operatively connected to the actuation member for moving the actuation member substantially along the longitudinal axis; a first end effector selectively connectable to a distal portion of the first endoscopic portion, the first end effector configured to perform a first stapling function; and a first sensor included on the handle assembly and a second sensor included on the first endoscopic portion, the sensors being configured to communicate with each other to determine the type of endoscopic portion that is engaged with the handle assembly.