Controlled tissue compression systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11399830
APP PUB NO 20190254663A1
SERIAL NO

16403700

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A surgical instrument includes an end effector configured to clamp, staple or cut tissue, a motor configured to drive the end effector, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive information about at least one tissue property and select a tissue management mode based on the at least one tissue property. The control system controls the motor based on the selected tissue management mode.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Racenet, David C Killingworth, US 111 71020

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