Ultrasonic surgical instrument with cooling system
US9622767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a cooling system having a blade conduit disposed within the blade and a cooling fluid. The cooling fluid configured to absorb heat from the blade as the cooling fluid flows through the blade conduit. A surgical system having an ultrasonic surgical instrument and a cooling system is also disclosed. The cooling system can include a fluid control system that automatically pumps a cooling fluid through a blade conduit disposed within the blade of the surgical instrument based on feedback received from sensors.
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