US PATENT SUBCLASS 227 / 175.2
.~ With lockout

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227 /   HD   ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS

175.1  DF  SURGICAL STAPLER {4}
175.2.~ With lockout {1}
175.3  DF  .~.~> Responsive to a condition or position of a staple magazine {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 227/175.2

With lockout:

(under subclass 175.1) Device provided with means to prevent motion of some part of the device (e.g. actuating means) in any manner to prevent an accidental stapling operation.

(1) Note. A stapling operation may consist of expelling a staple from the device to perform a securing function.

(2) Note. The lockout is to prevent accidental firing of staples.