Medical generator with error logic
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1. A method of classifying errors in a medical treatment system comprising an energy source having a plurality of modes of operation and at least one associated device, the method comprising the steps of:
- detecting at least one error in the operation of at least one of the energy source and the at least one associated device; and
assigning a classification to the at least one error to determine a response of the energy source to the at least one error, the classification being dependent upon a current mode of operation in which the energy source is being operated when the at least one error is detected, such that the at least one error would be assigned a different classification if detected in at least one of the plurality of modes of operation other than the current mode of operation.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting, analyzing and displaying errors in a energy source of a medical treatment system. Detected errors are analyzed to define further errors. Errors may be classified, for example, in response to severity, and prioritized. Prioritization may depend on a scope of the error, an order of occurrence, importance, or other factors.
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1. A method of classifying errors in a medical treatment system comprising an energy source having a plurality of modes of operation and at least one associated device, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting at least one error in the operation of at least one of the energy source and the at least one associated device; and assigning a classification to the at least one error to determine a response of the energy source to the at least one error, the classification being dependent upon a current mode of operation in which the energy source is being operated when the at least one error is detected, such that the at least one error would be assigned a different classification if detected in at least one of the plurality of modes of operation other than the current mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An energy source for delivering energy to at least one associated device, the energy source having a plurality of modes of operation and comprising an error detecting unit for:
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detecting at least one error in the operation of at least one of the energy source and the at least one associated device; and assigning a classification to the at least one error to determine a response of the energy source to the at least one error, the classification being dependent upon a current mode of operation in which the energy source is being operated when the at least one error is detected such that the at least one error would be assigned a different classification if detected in at least one of the plurality of modes of operation other than the current mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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