Method and system for controlling output of RF medical generator
US9168089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00892
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control system for controlling the output of an electrosurgical generator is disclosed. The control system includes a control module configured to receive an optical signal from a surgical site, the optical signal being related to an optical tissue characteristic, the control module configured to process the optical signal using a closed loop control loop and provide continual control of the output of the electrosurgical generator in response to the optical tissue characteristic.
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