Active robotic pin placement in total knee arthroplasty
US12161429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device is provided includes a hand-held portion with a working portion movably coupled to the hand-held portion for driving a tool. Actuators are provided for moving the working portion with each of the actuators having a travel range. An indicator notices a user when at least one of actuators is: (i) within the travel range; (ii) approaching a travel limit of the travel range; or (iii) outside the travel range. A surgical system is also provided inclusive the surgical device and a computing system configured to activate the indicator.
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