Thomas W. Lytle, IV,Mark D. Overmyer,Shane R. Adams,Richard L. Leimbach,Frederick E. Shelton, IV,Brett E. Swensgard,Kevin L. Houser
申请号:
US14226097
公开号:
US09820738B2
申请日:
2014.03.26
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要:
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.