SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MODULAR END EFFECTOR AND DETECTION FEATURE

An apparatus comprises a handle assembly, a first transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly. The first transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The second transmission assembly is in selective c...

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Main Authors MONSON GAVIN M, HOUSER KEVIN L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 10.05.2012
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Summary:An apparatus comprises a handle assembly, a first transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly. The first transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The second transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly are operable in different modalities, such as ultrasonic and RF electrosurgical modalities, using the same handle assembly.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113275563