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Method and system for programming and controlling an electrosurgical generator system

US8298223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00892
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed enabling configuration of a control system for an electrosurgical generator system for creating new surgical applications without changing the underlying software system. The programmable electrosurgical generator system has an RF output stage for outputting at least one RF operating waveform for performing an electrosurgical procedure. The programmable electrosurgical generator system includes an inner loop system to change at least one parameter of the at least one RF operating waveform; an outer loop system to provide at least one operating command to the inner loop system; and a configuration control system that modifies at least one of the inner and outer loop systems based on received data from a sensor module.

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