Surgical instrument and method
US10285715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/504
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument comprises a member configured for connection to an image guide defining an axis and being oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the member. A stabilizer is aligned with the axis and configured to resist and/or prevent movement of the image guide from the orientation. Systems and methods are disclosed.
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