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Depth sensor device for use in a surgical procedure

  • US 6,145,509 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1999
  • Issued: 11/14/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A depth sensor for sensing a position of a surgical penetration device during a surgical procedure, said depth sensor comprising:

  • a housing;

    connection means for releasably securing said housing to a surgical penetration device;

    sensing means for sensing acoustic wave information during the surgical procedure, wherein said sensing means contacts at least a portion of a surgical penetration device located within said housing, wherein said depth sensor senses acoustic wave information transmitted along a penetration device;

    processing means for processing said acoustic wave information received by said sensing means; and

    control means for controlling the operation of the depth sensor based upon information received from said processing means.

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