2017-08-04 Assigned to ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC reassignment ETHICON ENDO-
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A method of stapling tissue is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a staple
cartridge including a plurality of staples, wherein each staple has a base and a leg …

A surgical instrument that includes a shaft assembly that defines a shaft axis and includes a
proximal articulation joint that defines a first articulation axis that is transverse to the shaft …

2017-07-11 Assigned to ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC reassignment ETHICON ENDO-
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In various embodiments, a stapling assembly is disclosed. The stapling assembly
comprises, among other things, an anvil configured to deform staples. The anvil comprises a …

A surgical staple cartridge for use with a surgical end effector that includes a lock member
that is movable between a locked configuration wherein a firing member is prevented from …

A surgical instrument includes a failure response system with a first circuit configured to
detect a first operational error of the powered surgical stapling and cutting instrument, and a …

Surgical instruments are disclosed which comprise a firing assembly configured to apply a
firing force to an end effector. The surgical instruments further comprise a firing force lockout …

2017-02-24 Assigned to ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC reassignment ETHICON ENDO-
SURGERY, LLC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …

A surgical end effector that includes a first jaw that is configured to operably support a
surgical staple cartridge therein and a second jaw. The first and second jaws are supported …