Control of multiple generators for surgical devices
US11266385B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for controlling a plurality of surgical devices includes: receiving a foot pedal signal indicating a foot pedal activation of a first foot pedal of a plurality of foot pedals; generating a control signal based on the foot pedal signal, wherein: if the foot pedal signal indicates that only the first foot pedal is pressed, then generating the control signal to cause a generator to activate a first surgical device associated with the first foot pedal; if the foot pedal signal indicates that the first foot pedal remains pressed and a second foot pedal is newly pressed, then generating the control signal to cause the generator to: maintain activation of the first surgical device associated with the first foot pedal; and not activate a second surgical device associated with the second foot pedal; and outputting the control signal to the generator.
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