Surgical instrument having a feedback system
US8708213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument comprises a plurality of sensors, and a status module releasably connected to the surgical instrument. The status module comprises a plurality of contacts, a circuit, and a plurality of indicators. Each individual contact is in electrical communication with a different sensor. The circuit is in electrical communication with at least one of the contacts. At least one of the indicators is in electrical communication with the circuit.
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