Instrument drive unit including lead screw rails
US10420618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical system for selective connection to a robotic arm includes an instrument drive unit and a surgical instrument detachably coupled to the instrument drive unit. The instrument drive unit includes first and second actuators and a first translatable member operatively coupled with the first actuator. The surgical instrument includes an adapter portion, an elongate member extending distally from the adapter portion, and an end effector mounted on a distal end of the elongate member. The adapter portion has a first rotatable member operatively associated with the first translatable member. The first rotatable member is rotatable in response to translation of the first translatable member. The end effector is operatively coupled with the first rotatable member, wherein rotation of the first rotatable member effects a first function of the end effector.
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