A61B2017/00225

Pump and means for controlling a pump
11235096 · 2022-02-01 · ·

A pump with a controller for adjusting head pressure using a pressure boost is provided. The pressure boost may be dynamically adjusted during a surgical procedure based on the device being used and inflow and/or outflow settings.

Powered surgical tool with predefined adjustable control algorithm for controlling end effector parameter

A surgical system. The surgical system comprises a surgical instrument comprising an end effector, wherein the end effector is configured to perform an end effector function, and a control circuit configured to control the end effector function and automatically adapt the control of the end effector function over time, and limit the automatic adaptation of the control of the end effector function.

Methods and systems for assigning input devices to teleoperated surgical instrument functions

A method of assigning an auxiliary input device to control a surgical instrument in a robotic surgical system may include detecting a first surgical instrument coupled to a first manipulator interface assembly of a teleoperated surgical system, the manipulator interface assembly being controlled by a first input device; detecting which one of a user's left and right hands operates the first input device; and assigning control of an auxiliary function of the first surgical instrument to a first auxiliary input device disposed in a left position relative to a second auxiliary input device if the user's left hand is detected to operate the first input device, or assigning control of an auxiliary function of the first surgical instrument to a second auxiliary input device disposed in a right position relative to the first auxiliary input device if the user's right hand is detected to operate the first input device. A frame of reference of the left position and right position is relative to a user operating the first input device.

ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENT DRIVE UNITS
20170265951 · 2017-09-21 · ·

An instrument control unit for use with a surgical instrument, is provided. The instrument control unit comprises first and second plates, first and second lead screws, first and second yokes, and first and second motors. The first and second plates define a sleeve therebetween. Each of the first and second lead screws is disposed between the first and second plates. Each of the first and second yokes is threadedly engaged with its respective lead screw. The motors are disposed in mechanical cooperation with respective lead screws. Actuation of the motors causes rotation of its respective lead screw, which results in movement of its respective yoke along the longitudinal axis, and which is configured to effect a first function of a surgical instrument engaged with the instrument control unit.

MEDICAL MANIPULATOR SYSTEM
20170319285 · 2017-11-09 · ·

Provided is a medical manipulator system including: a manipulator including an end effector configured to treat a patient and a driver configured to drive the end effector; an operation input unit configured to generate an operation command for the manipulator; a storage configured to store a history information of each operator; and a controller comprising one or more processors, the one or more processors configured to: receive identification information of an operator by inputting of the operation input unit; get the history information of the operator from the storage based on the identification information; estimate a skill of the operator based on the history information; set a maximum operating speed of the manipulator and/or an operating range of the manipulator in proportion to the skill; qualify the operation command based on the maximum operating speed and/or the operating range; and control the driver based on the qualified operation command.

Configurable control for operating room system

An operating room control system that is soft configurable allowing a user to completely configure the control and function of the system. The system includes a touchscreen that provides a video display received from a video endoscope and presents icons on the touchscreen allowing the user to control and interface with the tools/equipment in the operating room as well as hospital systems. The controls, displays, tools, equipment, etc. are configured to be operated from a single centralized platform.

REAL-TIME ANALYSIS OF COMPREHENSIVE COST OF ALL INSTRUMENTATION USED IN SURGERY UTILIZING DATA FLUIDITY TO TRACK INSTRUMENTS THROUGH STOCKING AND IN-HOUSE PROCESSES

Various systems and methods for tracking surgical procedure costs are disclosed. A computer system, such as surgical hub, is configured to be communicably coupled to a plurality of surgical devices. The computer system can be programmed to identify the surgical devices that are being utilized during a surgical procedure via perioperative data received from the surgical devices and then calculate the total cost associated with the surgical devices used in the surgical procedure. The total cost can include an aggregation of the maintenance costs of each of the reusable surgical devices and the replacement costs of the nonreusable surgical devices consumed during the surgical procedure.

MULTI-PANEL GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR A ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM

A method for a robotic surgical system includes displaying a graphical user interface on a display to a user, wherein the graphical user interface includes a plurality of reconfigurable display panels, receiving a user input at one or more user input devices, wherein the user input indicates a selection of at least one software application relating to the robotic surgical system, and rendering content from the at least one selected software application among the plurality of reconfigurable display panels.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENT OR SIMULTANEOUS CONTROL OF MULTIPLE RADIOFREQUENCY PROBES DURING AN ABLATION PROCEDURE
20210393315 · 2021-12-23 ·

A system for delivering energy to a patient's body includes a plurality of probes for delivering at least one of electrical or radiofrequency energy to the patient's body and a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of probes and configured to present a display including a collapsible control panel that overlays a plurality of independent control panels each indicating one or more real-time operating parameters associated with the plurality of probes. The collapsible control panel includes a first graphical element for starting a treatment procedure for all of the plurality of probes simultaneously and a second graphical element that, when selected by the user, causes the display to dynamically update by closing the collapsible control panel to present third graphical elements in each of the plurality of independent control panels, the third graphical elements configured to start an individual treatment procedure for an associated one of the plurality of probes.

Control systems for ultrasonically powered surgical instruments

In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for controlling a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may comprise an ultrasonic transducer, a blade extending distally from the ultrasonic transducer along a longitudinal axis, and a motor coupled to the ultrasonic transducer. The motor, when activated, may rotate the ultrasonic transducer and the blade about the longitudinal axis. A control system may receive an indication to operate the surgical instrument according to an ultrasonic-only mode. The control system may instruct the motor to rotate the blade to a park position, and activate the ultrasonic transducer to longitudinally vibrate the blade.