APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALTERING GENERATOR FUNCTIONS IN AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL SYSTEM

摘要

A system for implementing surgical procedures includes an ultrasonic surgical hand piece having an end-effector. A console having a digital signal processor (DSP) is also provided for controlling the hand piece. An electrical connection connects the hand piece and the console, wherein the console sends a drive current to drive the hand piece which imparts ultrasonic longitudinal movement to the end-effector. A memory is disposed in the electrical connection, wherein the console reads information stored in the memory to authenticate the hand piece for use with the console.