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Surgical instrument displaying subsequent step of use

  • US 10,588,626 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2017
  • Issued: 03/17/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical instrument comprising:

  • a shaft;

    an end effector extending distally from the shaft;

    a display;

    a processor coupled to the display;

    a feedback system coupled to the processor, the feedback system configured to provide feedback as to a status of the surgical instrument; and

    a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to;

    cause the display to display directions communicating a subsequent step of use of the surgical instrument according to the status of the surgical instrument; and

    transition the display between a low-power mode and a high-power mode according to the status of the surgical instrument.

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