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Automated rotation of a needle in a computer-assisted system

US12376848B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Andrew D. Wilson · Seattle, US
Gabriel F. Brisson · Albany, US
Robert C. Reid · Calle de la Era, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 13, 2021
Grant date	Aug 5, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 10, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2034/302
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques for automated rotation of a needle in a computer-assisted system include an end effector having a drive mechanism configured to be coupled to a curved needle and configured to rotationally actuate the curved needle along an arcuate path and a control unit coupled to the drive mechanism. The control unit is configured to, in response to receiving a first input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a first preset rotation amount along the arcuate path, and, in response to receiving a second input, cause the drive mechanism to rotationally actuate the curved needle by a second preset rotation amount along the arcuate path.

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