Multi-function surgical device control system

Details Multi-function surgical device control system Multi-function surgical device control system

1996-09-17

1998-01-27

Gellner, Michael L.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Foot operated

338108, 338153, H01C 1010, H01H 314

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057124604

ABSTRACT:
A multi-function control system to control a variety of operations associated with a powered surgical device such as an arthroscopic surgical shaver. The system has an ergonomically designed foot switch which has a plurality of discrete force sensitive transducers arranged in an arcuate pattern. The transducers have no moving parts and have a force sensitive element which produces a variable output which is a function of the force applied by a user. The foot switch is used in conjunction with a control console which enables a user to adjust the force sensitivity threshold of the transducers. The foot switch additionally has physically discrete and tactilely sensible areas enabling a user to activate selected functions with a minimal amount of foot movement.

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