Surgical instrument comprising interactive systems
First Claim
1. A surgical system, comprising:
- a handle, comprising;
a trigger; and
an electric motor;
an end effector comprising a plurality of deployable fasteners;
a shaft intermediate said handle and said end effector;
a microcontroller configured to record data during a surgical procedure; and
a data security system, comprising;
a data exchange port on said handle, wherein said data exchange port is in signal communication with said microcontroller, and wherein said data exchange port comprises a mechanical lock; and
a data exchange input comprising a key, wherein said key is configured to unlock said mechanical lock when said data exchange input engages said data exchange port.
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Abstract
In various instances, the surgical instrument can include a data storage protocol and/or at least one security feature. The surgical instrument can include a locking circuit, for example. In various instances, the surgical instrument can include sensors and/or magnets for detecting various characteristics of the surgical instrument, surgical operation, and/or surgical site. The surgical instrument can require a temporary access code for operating and/or can be selected for connection to an external display. A surgical system can include a first modular component, a second modular component, and a feedback system. The feedback system can include an engagement sensor, which can detect the engagement and/or degree of engagement of the first modular component and the second modular component.
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6 Claims
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1. A surgical system, comprising:
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a handle, comprising; a trigger; and an electric motor; an end effector comprising a plurality of deployable fasteners; a shaft intermediate said handle and said end effector; a microcontroller configured to record data during a surgical procedure; and a data security system, comprising; a data exchange port on said handle, wherein said data exchange port is in signal communication with said microcontroller, and wherein said data exchange port comprises a mechanical lock; and a data exchange input comprising a key, wherein said key is configured to unlock said mechanical lock when said data exchange input engages said data exchange port.
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2. A surgical system, comprising:
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a first modular component, comprising; a first attachment portion; and an electric motor; a second modular component, comprising; a second attachment portion moveable between a plurality of positions relative to said first attachment portion, wherein said plurality of positions comprises a disengaged position and an engaged position, and wherein said second modular component is secured relative to said first modular component when said second attachment portion is in said engaged position; and a drivable element in communication with said electric motor when said second modular component is secured relative to said first modular component; and a feedback system, comprising; an engagement sensor configured to detect at least three engagement states of said second attachment portion relative to said first attachment portion; a display; and a microcontroller in signal communication with said engagement sensor and said display, wherein said microcontroller is configured to communicate the detected state of said second attachment portion to said display. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5)
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6. A surgical system, comprising:
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a first modular component comprising an electric motor; a second modular component; means for securing said first modular component relative to said second modular component; and a feedback system, comprising; means for detecting at least three degrees of engagement of said first modular component and said second modular component; means for displaying information; and means for communicating the degree of engagement detected by said means for detecting to said means for displaying information.
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