Digital controller for surgical handpiece

摘要

The present disclosure generally pertains to a digital controller for surgical handpieces. The controller is programmable and configurable by software which may be used with a variety of types of handpieces. The controller is equipped with environmental sensors that detect pressure, humidity and temperature, and operational sensors that detect the angle and placement of the rotor of a motor. These sensors provide data used for testing and evaluating the function of the handpiece. A filter program is provided which removes electronic noise from collected data. The controller includes an electronic memory writer and reader to download firmware, control parameters for handpiece operation and read logged data from sensors to determine motor function. The sensor includes a hermetic enclosure constructed from a heat conducting material and that is non-ferromagnetic to allow communication between the trigger and controller.

主权项

1. A digital controller for operating a powered surgical handpiece, comprising
a printed circuit board; a first environmental sensor; at least one operational sensor; a software program for the operation of the handpiece and for the collection of data, the software program including an electronic filter program; and an electronic memory writer and reader, wherein the controller is housed within a hermetic enclosure, wherein the first environmental sensor is configured for sensing a first environmental condition within the hermetic enclosure and selected from the group consisting of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a pressure sensor.