发明名称 |
Surgical instrument with elements to communicate between control unit and end effector |
摘要 |
A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument, includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft includes a first sensor element. An end effector is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes a second sensor element. A handle is connected to the proximate end of the shaft. The handle includes a control unit. The control unit is in communication with the first sensor element and the first sensor element is in wireless communication with the second sensor element. |
申请公布号 |
EP2356949(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.08.17 |
申请号 |
EP20110155227 |
申请日期 |
2008.01.09 |
申请人 |
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. |
发明人 |
GIORDANO, JAMES R.;SHELTON IV, FREDERICK E. |
分类号 |
A61B17/072 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/072 |
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