Footswitch assembly with electrically engaged detents

摘要: A footswitch apparatus for remotely controlling a surgical instrument. The preferably includes base and footpedal movably mounted to the base. is movable within set upward downward limits. In one mode of operation, travel resisted by different springs ranges travel. position sensed operation instrument altered depending on which in. This gives operator constant tactile feedback as range addition, in second multiple are decoupled only single spring experienced throughout provides flexibility so that same can be used operate particular with linear control