abstract |
The present disclosure relates to a wireless, bite activated switch for electrosurgery related electrosurgical systems, and methods of use thereof. During an electrosurgical procedure, a biocompatible switching device is gently held in the surgeon's mouth, typically between the teeth. The surgeon may activate an electrosurgical device by biting down on the switch. In embodiments, the wireless, bite activated switch includes a passive RFID tag that is powered by a radiofrequency signal transmitted by an interrogator included within an electrosurgical system unit. The wireless, bite activated may include a unique identifier which enable the electrosurgical system unit to respond only to a designated wireless device. |