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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL AND FLUID CONNECTIONS TO SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

  • US 20170311974A1
  • Filed: 05/02/2016
  • Published: 11/02/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cartridge, comprising:

  • an electrical connection assembly configured to electrically couple to an electrosurgical unit;

    a first port configured to fluidly couple to a fluid source;

    a second port configured to fluidly and electrically couple to a surgical instrument;

    a pumping mechanism disposed between the first and second ports and configured to draw fluid from a fluid source and pump a fluid to the surgical instrument;

    a valve disposed between the first and second ports and configured to selectively obstruct the flow of fluid therethrough; and

    a fluid flow sensor disposed between the first and second ports and configured to sense fluid flow therethrough, the fluid flow sensor configured to electrically communicate with the electrosurgical unit.

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