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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2022
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2020
Depuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Dennis Chien, West Chester, PA (US);
Michael O'Neil, Raynham, MA (US);
Mark Hall, Raynham, MA (US);
Riley Hawkins, Raynham, MA (US);
Roman Lomeli, Raynham, MA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed. The method includes removably attaching an input device of a surgical feedback system to a surgical tool having a handle. The input device has at least one sensor configured to collect a plurality of original signals. The plurality of original signals has at least one of an acoustic signal or a vibration signal. The surgical tool contacts tissue of a patient. And, a notification of the type of tissue being contacted by the surgical tool is received.