Motor control system for a surgical handpiece
US7177533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S388/937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for powered surgical handpiece capable of powering various micro-cutting instruments is described. The system is comprised of a controller adapted for controlling/interfacing with a powered surgical handpiece based upon user-defined procedural information. A data entry device is used for entering the user-defined procedural information used by the controller for configuring and operating the motor control system.
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