Patent Issued for Articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems (USPTO 12048449).

A patent has been issued for articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems. The patent describes a surgical end effector that includes a transducer housing, an ultrasonic transducer, a waveguide, an ultrasonic blade, a shaft, and a clamp arm. The end effector can be articulated and manipulated to treat tissue using ultrasonic energy. The patent also mentions the use of pulleys and cables to enable articulation and movement of the clamp arm. This technology has potential applications in robotic surgical systems. [Extracted from the article]