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Powered surgical instrument

  • US 10,524,785 B2
  • Filed: 05/11/2016
  • Issued: 01/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control module for use with a surgical instrument, the control module comprising:

  • a storage unit for storing information relating to a force to be applied to different types of end effectors of the surgical instrument, wherein the control module is configured to measure at least one of voltage or current from a drive motor of the surgical instrument, wherein the control module is configured for receiving information from a first sensor relating to a type of shaft that is engaged with the surgical instrument, wherein the control module is configured for receiving information from a second sensor relating to the type of end effector that is engaged with the shaft, and wherein the control module is configured for receiving information from a third sensor relating to a longitudinal position of the drive motor.

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