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System and method for powering an ultrasonic surgical device

US9987036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2015
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320094
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts.

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