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Method of hub communication with surgical instrument systems

US11801098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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1,606References

13Claims

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Michael J. Stokes · Cincinnati, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Chester O. Baxter, III · Loveland, US
Jason L. Harris · Lebanon, US
John E. Brady · Cincinnati, US
Matthew T. Kuhn · Cincinnati, US
Jeffery D. Bruns · Cincinnati, US
Alexander R. Cuti · Cincinnati, US
Andrew C. Deck · Cincinnati, US
Bradley A. Arnold · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 26, 2018
Grant date	Oct 31, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 6, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2218/008
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for adjusting the operation of a clip applier using machine learning in a surgical suite is disclosed. The method comprises gathering data during surgical procedures, wherein the surgical procedures include the use of a clip applier comprising a crimping drive configured to be mechanically advanced through a crimping stroke. The method further comprises analyzing the gathered data to determine an appropriate operational adjustment of the clip applier and adjusting the operation of the clip applier to improve the operation of the clip applier.

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