End of life transmission system for surgical instruments

摘要

A powered handle (30) for a surgical instrument (10) includes a processor (22) and a component (e.g., 110 - 180). The component (e.g., 110 - 180) has a usage limit and is configured to transmit a signature to the processor (22) when the component (e.g., 110 - 180) is in proximity to its usage limit. The signature is configured to provide indicia directly to a user that the component (e.g., 110 - 180) is in proximity to its usage limit before the handle (30) is used