Abstract: A surgical system may include tiered-access features. The surgical system may be used to analyze at least a portion of a surgical field. Based on a control parameter, the system may scale up or down various capabilities, such as visualization processing, endocutter communication, endocutter algorithm updates, smart cartridge connectivity, smart motor control for circular stapler, smart energy control, cloud analytics, hub connectivity control, and/or hub visualization and control interactions. The control parameter may include system aspects such as processing capability or bandwidth for example and/or the identification of an appropriate service tier.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling a tissue-treatment motion by a surgical instrument are disclosed.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising a crosslinkable component such as a vinyl ester and/or an unsaturated polyester, and an initiator component, such as cumene hydroperoxide or BPO or blends of cumene hydroperoxide and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The composition is suitable to be used in additive manufacturing to form objects such as molds or prototypes.

Abstract: A surgical instrument controls communication capabilities between the surgical instrument and a removeable component. The surgical instrument may determine parameters associated with the surgical instrument and the removable component. Based on the parameters, the surgical instrument determines a level or tier of communication between the surgical instrument and the removable component. The surgical instrument may determine to configure one or more of the following levels: one-way static communication with the component; two-way communication with the component; real-time two-way communication with the component; and communication with a surgical hub.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable includes a central strength member 11 surrounded by a plurality of optical fiber containing tubes 20, the central strength member and tubes being encircled by a sheath 35. The optical fiber containing tubes have a generally frustum or truncated isosceles triangular shaped profile with the base 22 of the triangular shape having a curvature corresponding to the inside surface of the cable sheath and a top 24 (truncated edge or corner) of the triangle opposite and generally parallel to the base having a curvature corresponding to the outside diameter of the central strength member, the plurality of tubes being positioned adjacent to one another in a pie shape to thereby form a central channel within the cable for the central strength member. The truncated isosceles triangular shape of the tubes have a larger cross-sectional area within the tubes for carrying optical fiber cables. Additionally, the shape of the tubes provides improved resistance to compression of the cable.