Robotic surgical assembly coupling safety mechanisms
US11723729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter module is configured to be coupled to a robotic arm of a robotic surgical system and a surgical instrument. The adapter module has a first interface configured to engage a second interface of the surgical instrument to removably secure the surgical instrument thereto. The adapter module further includes a sensor configured to detect whether the second interface is fully engaged with the first interface, and a control circuit coupled to the sensor. The control circuit is configured to monitor the sensor to determine an engagement status of the surgical instrument, and prevent activation of a component of the robotic surgical system in a disengaged status.
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