Ultrasonic instruments for robotic surgical systems
US10893884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/302
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic surgical instrument including a housing, an ultrasonic generator, a waveguide assembly, and a retainer. The housing defines a cavity and is configured to mount to a linkage of a surgical robot. The ultrasonic generator includes a portion that is positioned within the cavity. The waveguide assembly is coupled to the ultrasonic generator and includes a portion that is positioned within the cavity. The retainer is positioned over the proximal connector and is engaged with the housing to secure the portions of the ultrasonic generator and the proximal connector within the cavity.
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