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 c...

A powered surgical stapler comprising: a housing; an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis; a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing; a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation ...

A surgical instrument includes a reusable base component including a handle and an electrically activatable modular component removably coupled to the base component. The modular component includes an end effector operable from the handle to treat tissue. ...

A suture including a loop having a tapered end (17) is provided. The suture includes an elongate body including a proximal end and a distal end and a loop (12) integrally formed on the distal end of the elongate body. At least a portion of the loop include...

A system and method for transferring power includes a power transmitting unit for transmitting power and a power receiving unit for receiving power from the power transmitting unit. The power transmitting unit may be positioned outside a human body and the...

A valve assembly that includes a valve housing (10) having an upper body portion (20) and a lower body portion (30), the upper and lower body portions defining an internal chamber (16) for accommodating a valve member (50) and a central axis for the valve,...

A battery alarm for use with a battery assembly is provided, the battery alarm including a first activation component, a signaling component, and an output component. The first activation component is configured to activate the alarm upon disengagement of ...