Wireless electrosurgical controller
US8235917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a wireless, bite activated switch for electrosurgery related electrosurgical systems, and methods of use thereof. During an electrosurgical procedure, a biocompatible switching device is gently held in the surgeon's mouth, typically between the teeth. The surgeon may activate an electrosurgical device by biting down on the switch. In embodiments, the wireless, bite activated switch includes a passive RFID tag that is powered by a radiofrequency signal transmitted by an interrogator included within an electrosurgical system unit. The wireless, bite activated may include a unique identifier which enables the electrosurgical system unit to respond only to a designated wireless device.
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