Data modules for surgical instruments
US11903592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, data modules for surgical instruments and methods of using data modules for surgical instruments are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a data module is configured to be removably attached to a powered surgical tool such as an electrosurgical tool. The data module is a standalone device including electronic components that are configured to, with the data module attached to the electrosurgical tool, interact with the electrosurgical tool.
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