Method for wireless control of electrosurgery
US8231553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method for performing electrosurgery. The disclosed method includes providing a wireless, bite-activated switch configured for use within a surgeon's mouth. The disclosed switch includes an activator, a transponder, and an antenna. The switch communicates with an electrosurgical energy source, such as without limitation, an electrosurgical RF or microwave generator, to convey the state of the switch and activate the generator. The disclosed method provides providing the wireless switch with a unique identifier and associating the generator with the unique switch to ensure only the intended switch can control the electrosurgical generator.
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