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Apparatus and method for altering generator functions in an ultrasonic surgical system

  • US 20020077645A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2001
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for implementing surgical procedures comprising:

  • an ultrasonic surgical hand piece having an end-effector;

    a console having a digital signal processor (DSP) for controlling the hand piece;

    an electrical connection connecting the hand piece and the console, wherein the console sends a drive current to drive the hand piece which imparts ultrasonic longitudinal movement to the end-effector; and

    a memory disposed in the electrical connection, wherein the console reads information stored in the memory to authenticate the hand piece for use with the console.

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