FIG. 69 illustrates one embodiment of a chart showing example power curves; FIG. 70 illustrates one embodiment of a process flow for applying one or more power curves to a tissue bite; FIG. 71 illustrates one embodiment of a chart showing example power curves that may be used in conjunction...
FIG. 37 is a flow chart of a control algorithm for a robotic tool for use with a robotic surgical system, in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 38 is a perspective view of a drive system for a robotic surgical tool, in accordance with one aspect of the present...
A surgical instrument for use by an operator in a surgical procedure includes an elongate shaft, an end effector extending from the elongate shaft, and a control system. The end eff
While many methods for providing durable lubricious coatings on surgical needles are contemplated, a flow chart of an embodiment of one particular method is illustrated in FIG. 4A. As shown, the method can generally include manufacturing the surgical needles, preparing the surface of the needles for...
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12. The medical device of claim 11 wherein the medical device is a suture. 13. The medical device of claim 11 wherein the medical device is a needle. 14. A drug delivery matrix comprising a drug and a segmented polymer formed from: ...
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FIG. 22 shows a hanging suture detector that may be used in the machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 23 is a flow chart illustrating a routine for detecting hanging sutures on needle packages. FIGS. 24 and 25 show a detector that may be used to inspect the needle packages for protruding needles. ...
We have discovered a process for producing a suture from copolymers of glycolide and ε-caprolactone comprising the steps of (a) extruding a melted copolymer of a glycolide and ε-caprolactone resin thr
In addition, the collar can have a plurality of suture holes disposed around a proximal portion thereof for securing the collar to tissue. The housing can be rotatable relative to the retractor and rotation of the collar can be effective to rotate the housing. In some embodiments, the collar ...