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Sensor straightened end effector during removal through trocar

US9468438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Eticon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Daniel L. Baber · West Chester, US
Richard L. Leimbach · Cincinnati, US
Thomas Albrecht · Beilngries, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 1, 2013
Grant date	Oct 18, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 25, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02A90/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various forms, a sensor-straightened end effector is disclosed. The sensor-straightened end effector may comprise an end effector coupled to a shaft at an articulation point. The end effector may be articulable at an angle with respect to the shaft. A sensor may be disposed on the sensor-straightened end effector, such as on the shaft or on the end effector. The sensor is configured to detect a gross proximal movement. When detecting a gross proximal movement, the sensor may generate a signal to control a motor to begin a straightening process to straighten the end effector with respect to the shaft.

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