Safety systems for smart powered surgical stapling

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12207817
APP PUB NO 20190201146A1
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16024075

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A surgical system comprises a control circuit, a surgical instrument and a user interface is disclosed. The end effector assembly may comprise a sensor configured to detect a parameter associated with a function of the end effector, and transmit the detected parameter to the control circuit. Further, the control circuit may be configured to analyze the detected parameter based on a system-defined constraint and prevent at least one function of the surgical instrument based on a result of the analysis. The user interface may be configured to provide a current status regarding at least one prevented function of the surgical instrument.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALZUG CITY ZUG ZUG

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Harris, Jason L Lebanon, US 1530 507492
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Yates, David C West Chester, US 692 345439

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