Surgical instruments including sensors
US10624616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument includes a handle portion, first and second jaw members operably coupled to the handle portion, and first and second sensors associated with the first or second jaw members. The first sensor is configured to measure local perfusion in tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members, and the second sensor is configured to measure a pressure applied to the tissue by the first and second jaw members.
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