Robotic surgical system and method
US11857351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic surgical system is provided that includes a robot connected to a computer system to help effect control of the robot. A tool is removably mounted to a distal end of a robot arm. The tool is adapted to selectively grip, move and drive an effector and a coupled fastener. The fastener is used in orthopedic surgery, and the effector is uncoupled from the fastener after it is inserted in a patient.
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