Abstract: A method for adjusting control parameters of a clip applier using a surgical hub is disclosed. The method comprises gathering data during a first surgical procedure, evaluating the gathered data to determine the appropriate operation of a clip applier in a subsequent surgical procedure, gathering data during the operation of the clip applier in the subsequent surgical procedure, determining if the operation of the clip applier needs to be adjusted based on the data gathered during the subsequent surgical procedure, and adjusting the operation of the clip applier based on the data gathered during the subsequent surgical procedure.

Abstract: A data storage system and method comprises a storage device located inside a cartridge housing and an adapter module removable from the storage device. A first interface directly connects the storage device to the adapter module through an opening in the cartridge housing and a second interface different than the first interface connects the adapter module to a host device.

Abstract: A safety valve for use in a horizontal christmas tree is disclosed which comprises a valve element rotatably mounted in a valve body for opening and closing a flow path through the valve body. A seal is provided between the valve body and valve element and defines a sealing surface at which all points are spaced equidistant from the valve body rotational axis. A hydraulic actuator is also provided for rotating the valve element.