Surgical cannulas, and related systems and methods
US11026757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical cannula includes an electrically conductive portion, an electrical connector interface configured to removably engage with an electrical connector electrically coupled to a patient return electrode, and an electrical connector sensing device configured to sense whether the electrical connector interface is engaged or disengaged with the electrical connector. Surgical systems include surgical cannulas. Methods relate to surgical cannulas.
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