Device and method for connecting a medical instrument to a position-detecting system
US12390280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for connecting a medical instrument to a position-detecting system, the device having a localization element. The medical instrument has an instrument shaft, an instrument tip and an operating point. At least one localization element for determining position information for the device within a coordinate system of the position-detecting system can be provided on the device, the device having at least one retaining means for attaching the localization element to the medical instrument.
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