POWERED SURGICAL TOOL WITH A CONTROL MODULE IN A SEALED HOUSING THE HOUSING HAVING ACTIVE SEALS FOR PROTECTING INTERNAL COMPONENTS FROM THE EFFECTS OF STERILIZATION
A powered surgical tool (30) with a housing (32) that contains a power generating unit (34) such as a motor. A control module (40) is disposed in a shell that is mounted in the housing. The control module contains a plurality of polyimide energized active seals (79) for protecting internal components from the effects of sterilization. Also internal to the control module shell is a plurality of inner (77) and outer (76) stops a plurality of O rings and a lid (60). Control module is sealed by inserting a fastener (55) through a lid opening and into a module shell post (57). O rings (61 62) disposed between the lid and the shell also protect internal components from the effects of sterilization. Sensors (162 168) secured to a mount internal the control module regulate the actuation of the power generating unit.
