Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments

Details Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments Post-sterilization programming of surgical instruments

2007-01-10

2010-06-15

Patel, Ramesh B (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Generic control system, apparatus or process

C600S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07738971

ABSTRACT:
A surgical instrument with a programmable control unit and methods for programming the control unit while the surgical instrument is in a sterile container. The method may comprise packaging the surgical instrument in the container and then sterilizing the surgical instrument while the surgical instrument is in the container. The method may further comprise programming the surgical instrument while the surgical instrument is in the container with a programming device positioned outside of the container.

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