Minimally invasive surgical devices, systems, and methods
US11278303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument assembly is provided. In some embodiments, an example surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical instrument configured to pass through a guide tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The surgical instrument can include one or more arms configured to extend from the intermediate position, each arm having one or more joints positioned along the arm and an end effector attached at the distal end of each arm. The surgical instrument assembly can include a control assembly positioned at the proximal end and configured to control the movement of the joints and the end effectors.
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