Autoclavable load sensing device
US10631945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for interconnecting a surgical end effector to a surgical device includes: a drive shaft; and a load sensing device disposed about the draft shaft, the load sensing device configured to measure strain imparted on the drive shaft. The load sensing device includes a housing having: a tubular portion having a first end and a second end and defining a cavity therebetween; a first end cap disposed at the first end, the first end cap having a first opening; and a second end cap disposed at the second end, the second end cap having a second opening. The load sensing device also includes a conductive element wrapped at least partially about the tubular portion.
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