Universal navigation instrument adapter
US11819287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device or system to adapt navigation trackers from various manufacturers to a variety of instruments to be navigated during a surgical procedure is disclosed. An adapter for coupling a navigation tracking array to an instrument including a drive shaft and a tracking device holder. The drive shaft can include a handle interface, an instrument connection, and an intermediate section including a circular locking groove extends proximally from a positioning flange. The tracking device holder can be configured to secure a navigation tracking array to the drive shaft and include an elongated body and a locking button. The elongated body can include an inner bore extending along a longitudinal length of the elongated body and adapted to receive the intermediate section of the drive shaft. The locking button can retain the tracking device holder along the drive shaft while allowing for rotation about the longitudinal axis.
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