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Suture technique training system

US10650703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2018
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B9/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for practicing suturing techniques on a training apparatus using a training tool. The training apparatus can include a three-dimensional tracking system to detect a position of the training tool. A processing unit can process the positional data to determine one or more performance parameters. The performance parameters can be output to a display.

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