Surgical tool
US9498192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/227
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool for use in a tissue removal procedure from a subject is described. The surgical tool has proximal and distal regions and at least one sensor for sensing one or more predetermined conditions located at a distal region of the surgical tool. And a substantially flat signal transmission structure electrically connected with the at least one sensor and extending between the location at the distal region and the proximal region. The signal transmission structure is configured for providing impedance controlled signal transmission between the at least one sensor and the proximal region.
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