Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue

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PATENT NO 9504855
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14664233

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Various embodiments are directed to a method of driving an end effector coupled to an ultrasonic drive system of a surgical instrument. The method comprises generating at least one electrical signal. The at least one electrical signal is monitored against a first set of logic conditions. A first response is triggered when the first set of logic conditions is met. A parameter is determined from the at least one electrical signal.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALGUBELSTRASSE 34 ZUG 6300

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Abbott, Daniel J Loveland, US 49 34403
Aldridge, Jeffrey L Lebanon, US 176 63098
Beetel,, III Robert J Sunnyvale, US 21 4171
Giordano, James R Milford, US 132 99578
Koch, Robert L Cincinnati, US 14 3983
Messerly, Jeffrey D Cincinnati, US 305 96331
Miller, Matthew C Cincinnati, US 153 43466
Noyes, Brian T Mason, US 16 4843
Price, Daniel W Loveland, US 166 51928
Price, Nathan J Albuquerque, US 17 4594
Stulen, Foster B Mason, US 246 73364
Voegele, Aaron C Loveland, US 59 13841
Wiener, Eitan T Cincinnati, US 175 56131
Wiley, Jeffrey P Milford, US 33 14695

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