Microsurgical tool adapters, systems and related methods
US10271914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/00727
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter system can include a set of adapters operably adapted to a set of microsurgical tools. Each adapter in the set of adapters can be formed for a complimentary surgical tool in the set of surgical tools. Each adapter can have a setback feature designed to orient a corresponding tool tip at a common tip distance. An adapter receptacle can include a joint or joints having a rotary motion and/or translation mechanism and a setback stop feature.
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