System and method of using simulation reload to optimize staple formation

摘要

The present disclosure is directed to a testing systems and methods for testing a powered surgical instrument. The powered surgical instrument includes a processor configured to control operation of the powered surgical instrument, a memory configured to store a tissue compression program, a reload configured to clamp tissue, a motor configured to control the reload to apply a compressive force to the tissue by the reload, and at least one sensor configured to measure a current draw on the motor. The processor executes the simulation program to measure the current draw on the motor through a nominal thickness firing and the measured current draw is used to adjust the tissue compression program.

主权项

1. A simulation system comprising:
a powered surgical instrument including:
a first processor configured to control operation of the powered surgical instrument;a first memory configured to store a tissue compression program; anda motor configured to control a reload to apply a compressive force to the tissue by the reload; a simulation reload including:
a second memory configured to store a simulation program; anda second processor configured to execute the simulation program,wherein the second processor executes the simulation program to measure a current draw on the motor through a nominal thickness firing and wherein the measured current draw is stored in the second memory; and a test platform including:
a first interface configured to be operatively connected to the powered surgical instrument; anda second interface configured to be operatively connected to the simulation reload;wherein the test platform is configured to adjust the tissue compression program stored in the first memory based on the measured current draw stored in the second memory.