Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments
US10585839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An authentication and information system for use in a surgical stapling system includes a microprocessor configured to demultiplex data from a plurality of components in the surgical system. The authentication and information system can include one wire chips and a coupling assembly with a communication connection.
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