Patent ID: 8991677
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A disposable loading unit configured to be operably attached to a surgical instrument which is configured to selectively generate at least one control motion for the operation of said disposable loading unit, said disposable loading unit comprising: a carrier operably supporting a cartridge assembly therein; an anvil supported relative to said carrier and being movable from an open position to closed positions upon application of at least one control motion thereto; a housing coupled to said carrier, said housing including means for removably attaching said housing to the surgical instrument; a rotary drive at least partially supported within said housing; a motor supported within said housing and operably interfacing with said rotary drive to selectively apply a rotary motion thereto, wherein said motor is configured to receive power from a power source such that said motor can only selectively receive power from said power source when said means for removably attaching said housing to the surgical instrument is operably coupled to the surgical instrument; and a linear member coupled with said rotary drive which moves axially upon the application of a rotary motion thereto from said motor.