Current and status monitor
US6402741B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/903
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing visual and audible indications corresponding to the operational status of an electrosurgical generator so that the visual and audible indications can be readily observed and heard within an area normally associated with a working area of a typical operating room. Facilities are provided to mute the audible indication and to indicate that said audible indication has been muted. The indicators preferably include a visual and audible indication corresponding to the RF current delivered by the electrosurgical generator.
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