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Synchronized placement of surgical implant hardware

US11684488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

IX Innovation LLC · US

Inventors

Jeffrey Roh · Seattle, US
Justin Esterberg · Mesa, US
John Cronin · Guthrie, US
Seth Cronin · Butlers Corners, US
Michael John Baker · Greit, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 30, 2022
Grant date	Jun 27, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 30, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG16H70/20
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic insertion of a screw, a rod, or another component of a surgical implant into a patient are disclosed. Synchronous insertion of screws is performed by multiple surgical robots or a single surgical robot having multiple arms and end effectors. The movements of each robotic arm are coordinated into position in preparation of the insertion of multiple surgical implant components at the same time or in the same surgical step. The insertion of the surgical implant components is performed while monitoring the insertion progress. The insertion is completed autonomously or in coordination with a surgeon.

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