Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device
US11229491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant positioning device and a method of using the device are described. The positioning device includes an end effector configured to contact an implant component during a surgical procedure, the end effector connected to an actuator for imparting an impact force to the implant component during the surgical procedure, a motor mechanically connected to the actuator and configured to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector, thereby imparting the impact force to the implant component, and a control circuit coupled to the motor. The control circuit is configured to generate at least one motor control signal, transfer the at least one motor control signal to the motor, and, as a result of the at least one motor control signal, cause the motor to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector.
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