Surgical instrument with robotic and manual actuation features
US10441370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2473
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A teleoperated surgical instrument comprises a housing configured to couple to a teleoperated manipulator and an elongated tube having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is mounted to the housing and the second end has one or more openings configured to deliver or receive a fluid at a surgical site. The instrument further comprises a flow control system in the housing. The flow control system includes a first tubular member coupled to the elongated tube and a first control element rotatable relative to the housing and the first tubular member. The first control element includes a receiving portion coupled to a shaft portion. The receiving portion is configured to couple with the teleoperated manipulator and rotate to control flow of the fluid through the first tubular member.
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