Surgical instrument with non-contact electrical coupling

DRIVE December 14, 2011
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A modular component for a surgical instrument, comprising: an end effector; an electrically-activated component; an inductor coil electrically coupled to the electrically-activated component; and a contactless mechanical interface configured to removably couple the end effector to a corresponding interface on a base component of the surgical instrument, the mechanical interface electrically isolated from the electrically-activated component.

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