Foot pedal system and apparatus

摘要

A phacoemulsification system and method, and a foot pedal device, system and method. The devices, systems and methods may include a console comprising a plurality of modes for at least one physically associated surgical instrument, and a foot pedal communicatively associated with said console and suitable for varying ones of the plurality of modes. The foot pedal may include a foot pedal base, and at least two electronically actuated sensors physically associated with the foot pedal base, communicatively connected to the console, and suitable for receiving physical indications of variations in ones of the plurality of modes.

主权项

1. A foot pedal, comprising:
a foot pedal base communicatively associated with a console and suitable for varying ones of a plurality of operating modes provided by the console; at least two electronically actuated sensors physically associated with the foot pedal base, communicatively connected to the console, and suitable for receiving physical indications of variations in ones of the plurality of operating modes; and at least one safety switch suitable to detect the presence of a foot in a proper position prior to allowing actuation of a surgical console based on movement of the foot.