Surgical Battery Pack Voltage Polling for Instrument Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current surgical staplers lack an efficient and interchangeable shaft assembly system that allows for versatile surgical procedures, including articulation and precise control of end effectors, which limits their adaptability and usability in various surgical settings.
Innovation Solution
A motor-driven surgical instrument with an interchangeable shaft assembly and handle system that includes a closure drive system, firing drive system, and articulation joint, enabling the end effector to be articulated and controlled for precise tissue manipulation and stapling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If surgical staplers use a fixed shaft assembly design, then the device structure is simpler, but the adaptability to different surgical procedures is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The shaft assembly is divided into modular components including a handle assembly, a shaft, and an end effector that can be independently configured. The end effector can be exchanged or adjusted to perform different surgical functions while using the same handle and shaft structure, enabling versatility without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly and shaft are designed as universal components that can support multiple end effector types and configurations. The articulation joint and drive systems are configured to work with various end effector designs, allowing a single stapler platform to perform multiple surgical procedures including stapling, cutting, and tissue manipulation.
2Measurement precision
If surgical staplers lack articulation joints, then the device structure is simpler, but the precision of end effector positioning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The articulation joint is designed as a dynamic component that allows the end effector to be articulated relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The joint can be selectively engaged or disengaged, and the end effector can be positioned at various angles to access difficult surgical sites while maintaining precise control through the drive systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulation joint acts as an intermediary mechanism between the straight shaft and the end effector, enabling angular adjustment without compromising the structural integrity of the shaft or the control precision of the end effector. The joint transmits drive forces while accommodating angular deviations.
3Loss of time
If surgical staplers use traditional open surgical devices, then the procedure is more straightforward, but the post-operative recovery time is longer
Solution Approach 1:
The endoscopic surgical instrument is designed to be inserted through a trocar cannula, with the shaft and end effector nested within the trocar structure. This allows access to internal surgical sites through small incisions rather than requiring large open incisions, thereby reducing trauma and accelerating post-operative recovery while maintaining surgical capability.
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AI summary
A method of operating a medical device comprises electrically connecting a power device to the medical device. The method further comprises sensing at least one characteristic of one of the medical device with the power device. The method further comprises adjusting or maintaining one or more characteristics of an electrical connection feature the power device according to the at least one observed characteristic such that the electrical connection features of the power device and medical device are operationally compatible, and operating the power device according to an operational profile associated with the medical device.