Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and remote sensor

摘要

In one general aspect, the present invention is directed to a surgical instrument. According to one embodiment, the surgical instrument comprises an end effector comprising a movable firing member. A first sensor transponder may be positioned to sense a position of the movable firing member. A firing trigger may actuate the movable firing member. A motor may be mechanically coupled to the firing trigger. A control unit may be configured to wirelessly receive at least one input from the first sensor transponder; and control the motor based on the at least one input, wherein, via the coupling between the motor and the firing trigger, movements of the motor cause a force applied to the firing trigger.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument comprising:
an end effector comprising a movable firing member; a first sensor transponder positioned to sense a position of the movable firing member; a firing trigger for actuating the movable firing member; a motor mechanically coupled to the firing trigger; and a control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to:
wirelessly receive at least one input from the first sensor transponder; andcontrol the motor based on the at least one input, wherein, via the coupling between the motor and the firing trigger, movements of the motor cause a force applied to the firing trigger.