surgical system attachable with staple cartridge and radio frequency cartridge and that has a plurality of radiofrequency energy return paths

摘要

the present invention relates to a set of interchangeable tools. the interchangeable tool set includes a first jaw configured to hold a staple cartridge for a first period of time and a radio frequency cartridge for a second period of time. a second claw is attached to the first claw. a surface of the second jaw defines a plurality of staple forming pockets configured to form staples applied from the staple cartridge. an electrically insulating material covers the segments of the second claw surface in addition to the staple forming pockets. the staple-forming pockets define at least one return path for the radio frequency energy provided by the radio frequency cartridge.