Surgical instrument with sensor and powered control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11389228
APP PUB NO 20180055559A1
SERIAL NO

15695151

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A surgical instrument includes a temperature sensor and a control unit that is operable to deactivate an end effector of the surgical instrument. In some versions the temperature sensor detects the temperature of a transducer, while in others the temperature sensor detects the temperature of the end effector. The surgical instrument may also include a trigger and a trigger position sensor. A force sensor or a position sensor may be included to determine the force and/or position of the transmission assembly. The end effector may also include a force sensor or a micro coil. A surgical instrument having a sensor may be included in a surgical system that includes a control unit and a remote controller. In some instances the remote controller may have one or more force-feedback components. In addition, a device interface and a surgeon interface may be included to remotely adjust the settings of the control unit.

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  • CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dannaher, William D Cincinnati, US 86 18991
Houser, Kevin L Springboro, US 349 109047
Jain, Hitesh Chittorgarh, IN 16 3438
Lessek, Timothy P Mason, US 9 2575
Monson, Gavin M Oxford, US 97 25718
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3141 1545392
Strobl, Geoffrey S Williamsburg, US 142 21196
Voegele, Aaron C Loveland, US 58 12312
Worrell, Barry C Centerville, US 142 35883

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