Stapling and cutting to default values in the event of strain gauge data integrity loss
US11771432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powered surgical device includes a power source and a motor coupled to the power source. The device may also include a transmission assembly movable by the motor. The device may also include a sensor configured to monitor operation of the transmission assembly and output sensor data. The device may also include a controller configured to: determine position of the transmission assembly and operate the motor based on the position of the transmission assembly and an interruption in the sensor data.
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