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AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorsPatrick Mozdzierz, Anthony Sgroi, Jr., James P. Delbo, Charles R. Kollar, John J. Hryb, IV, Scott G. Firth, David E. Valentine, Jr., Paul D. Richard, Stephen R. Paul, Steven H. Joyce, Haley E. Strassner, Alexander J. Hart, Joseph Eisinger
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A handheld electromechanical surgical device, capable of effectuating a surgical procedure, includes a handle assembly having a power source; at least one motor coupled to the power source; and a controller configured to control the motor. The surgical device includes an adapter assembly having an electrical assembly having a proximal end in communication with the controller of the handle assembly. The surgical device includes a reload configured to selectively connect to a distal end of the adapter assembly. The reload includes an annular array of staples; an annular staple pusher for ejecting the staples; and a data storage device selectively connectable to a distal end of the electrical assembly. The data storage device receives and stores performance data of the surgical device from the controller of the handle assembly.
A method of operating a surgical device including a surgical stapler reload and an anvil assembly having a head assembly movable between a non-tilted orientation for cooperation with the surgical staple reload to form a plurality of surgical staples and a tilted orientation, the method comprising:
A method of operating a surgical device including a surgical stapler reload and an anvil assembly having a head assembly movable between a non-tilted orientation for cooperation with the surgical staple reload to form a plurality of surgical staples and a tilted orientation, the method comprising:
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