Surgical instrument with tissue density sensing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10653437
APP PUB NO 20180070976A1
SERIAL NO

15715738

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An apparatus comprises an end effector, a body assembly, a power source, and a control module. The end effector is operable for use in a surgical procedure and can deliver energy to a surgical site. The end effector comprises at least one sensor. The sensor is able to measure at least one physical characteristic associated with the surgical site. The body assembly is in communication with the end effector. The power source is in communication with the body assembly and is operable to deliver power to the end effector. The control module is in communication with the sensor and is operable to change delivery of power to the end effector based on data from the sensor indicating a change in tissue density.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bertke, Brian D Fort Thomas, US 27 7404
Dannaher, William D Cinicinnati, US 86 18991
Gee, Jacob S Cincinnati, US 89 14649
Kelly, William D Los Altos, US 54 33228
Kimball, Cory G Hamilton, US 154 29545
Price, Daniel W Loveland, US 163 45818
Rhee, Sora Pennsylvania Furnace, US 46 15486
Welling, Alissa L Cincinnati, US 2 1193

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