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Kevin L. Houser
Researcher at Ethicon Inc.
Publications - 189
Citations - 28830
Kevin L. Houser 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 81, co-authored 189 publications receiving 28830 citations.
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Sterilization verification circuit
Richard L. Leimbach,Shane R. Adams,Mark D. Overmyer,Brett E. Swensgard,Thomas W. Lytle,Frederick E. Shelton,Kevin L. Houser +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a surgical instrument control circuit with a primary processor, a safety processor, and a segmented circuit comprising a plurality of circuit segments in signal communication with the primary processor.
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Power management through segmented circuit and variable voltage protection
Richard L. Leimbach,Shane R. Adams,Mark D. Overmyer,Brett E. Swensgard,Frederick E. Shelton,Kevin L. Houser +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, a surgical instrument control circuit with a primary processor, a safety processor, and a segmented circuit is presented, which includes a plurality of circuit segments in signal communication with the primary processor.
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Medical device with feature for sterile acceptance of non-sterile reusable component
Kevin L. Houser,Foster B. Stulen,William D. Dannaher,Bret W. Smith,David N. Plescia,Michael J. Stokes,Sora Rhee,Timothy G. Dietz,Kevin D. Felder,Christopher B. Anderson,Jeffrey L. Aldridge +10 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the insertion tube is inserted within the flexible member to limit contact when the insertable component is inserted into the housing, and a resiliently hinged door assembly releasable by a release button.
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Surgical instrument comprising interactive systems
Thomas W. Lytle,Mark D. Overmyer,Shane R. Adams,Richard L. Leimback,Frederick E. Shelton,Brett E. Swensgard,Kevin L. Houser +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, a surgical instrument can include sensors and/or magnets for detecting various characteristics of the surgical instrument, surgical operation, and surgical site, and a feedback system can include an engagement sensor, which can detect the engagement and degree of engagement of the first modular component and the second modular component.
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Interface systems for use with surgical instruments
Mark D. Overmyer,Brett E. Swensgard,Shane R. Adams,Thomas W. Lytle,Richard L. Leimbach,Frederick E. Shelton,Kevin L. Houser +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a surgical instrument for use by an operator in a surgical procedure includes an elongate shaft, an end effector extending from the elongate length, and a control system.