Independent surgical center
US8623000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00745
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biological tissue cutting and fluid aspiration system provides a plurality of surgical instruments operable independent of an external control console. In some embodiments, each surgical instrument may include all sensors and controls directly applicable to the surgical instrument, and may be used independently. In some embodiments, instruments communicate status information to each other, and adjust operating parameters based on the communications.
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