Accessing data stored in a memory of a surgical instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8161977
APP PUB NO 20090076534A1
SERIAL NO

12236277

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A process and system are disclosed for downloading sensor data, stored in a memory device of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument, to an external or remote computer device. The process may involve storing data from one or more sensors of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument in a memory device of a control unit of the surgical cutting and fastening instrument during a surgical procedure involving the surgical cutting and fastening instrument. Next, after the surgical procedure, a data link between the control unit and the remote computer device is established. Then, the sensor data can be downloaded from the control unit to the remote computer device.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL6300 ZUG

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Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Yates, David C West Chester, US 692 345439

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