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Powered surgical system

US9050123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2008
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for treating tissue includes a device including a first member and a second member arranged to move relative to the first member to treat tissue. The system also includes a processor configured to automatically control movement of the second member relative to the first member using position control methodology. A method of treating tissue includes providing a device having a first member and a second member arranged to move relative to the first member, moving the second member relative to the first member, and automatically controlling the movement of the second member using position control methodology.

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