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Patent Inventor Names
Emily A. Schellin0
Frederick E. Shelton, IV0
Date of Patent
September 20, 2016
Patent Application Number
13974169
Date Filed
August 23, 2013
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A surgical instrument system can comprise a surgical instrument and an end effector, wherein the end effector can comprise a distal end, a proximal connection portion configured to attach the end effector to the surgical instrument, a first jaw, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw, wherein the second jaw is movable between an open orientation, a partially-closed orientation, and a closed orientation. The end effector can further comprise at least one sensor configured to detect the orientation of the second jaw and an array of indicators configured to simulate the orientation of the second jaw.
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