Patent ID: 8636190
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An end effector for performing a surgical function, the end effector comprising: a cartridge member defining a plurality of fastener retaining slots dimensioned to support a plurality of fasteners; an anvil member defining a plurality of fastener forming pockets dimensioned to form the plurality of fasteners upon a firing of the end effector; a pressure responsive element supported on a top surface of the anvil member opposite a tissue contacting surface of the anvil member and being configured to communicate a signal representative of pressure applied to the pressure responsive element upon the firing of the end effector; and a beam supported between the anvil member and the cartridge member, the beam being engageable with the cartridge member and the anvil member to effectuate a closure of the end effector upon a distal advancement of the beam, wherein the beam engages the pressure responsive element as the beam is advanced.