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James R. Giordano
Researcher at Ethicon Inc.
Publications - 58
Citations - 17361
James R. Giordano is an academic researcher from Ethicon Inc.. The author has contributed to research in topics: Surgical instrument & Ultrasonic sensor. The author has an hindex of 33, co-authored 58 publications receiving 17361 citations.
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Accessing data stored in a memory of a surgical instrument
TL;DR: In this article, a process and system for downloading sensor data, stored in a memory device of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument, to an external or remote computer device is described.
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Motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument having handle based power source
TL;DR: In this article, a surgical cutting and fastening instrument consisting of an end effector, a shaft, and a handle connected to the shaft is presented. And the handle comprises an electric, DC motor connected to a drive train in the shaft for powering the drive train.
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Prevention of cartridge reuse in a surgical instrument
TL;DR: In this article, a transponder is used to determine one of a first electronic state and a second electronic state of a surgical instrument based on the second wireless signal, which is transmitted by a control unit and a staple cartridge.
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Surgical instrument with wireless communication between control unit and remote sensor
TL;DR: In this article, an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument is equipped with a handle connected to a proximate end of a conductive shaft, such that the shaft radiates signals as an antenna from the control unit to the sensor and receives radiated signals from the sensor.
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Electrosurgical clamping device with coagulation feedback
TL;DR: In this article, an electrosurgical hemostatic instrument is provided in which the coagulation status of tissue engaged by two elements delivering an electrous energy to tissue may be observed, and in which damage from thermal spread may be minimized.