SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SHAFT INCLUDING SWITCHES FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

摘要

A surgical instrument system is disclosed. The surgical instrument system can include a handle and a plurality of shafts which can be selectively assembled to the handle. Each shaft can include a system of sensors which can direct the operation of the handle during use.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument system, comprising:
a handle, comprising:
an electric motor; andan actuator configured to operate said electric motor; a first shaft attachable to said handle, comprising:
a first end effector; anda first drive system configured to perform a first end effector function, wherein said first drive system is operably engageable with said electric motor, and wherein said electric motor is operated in a first direction to perform said first end effector function; and a second shaft attachable to said handle in lieu of said first shaft, said second shaft comprising:
a second end effector; anda second drive system configured to perform a second end effector function, wherein said second drive system is operably engageable with said electric motor, wherein said electric motor is operated in a second direction to perform said second end effector function, and wherein said second direction is opposite said first direction.