Apparatus for controlling force for manipulation of medical instruments
US6817973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for controlling force applied to and for manipulation of medical instruments. An elongated member of a medical instrument can be sensed, and an actuator can be used to apply force to the medical instrument for control and manipulation of the instrument. Via use of the applied forces, the instrument can be moved to a desired position in a working channel, haptic indications of position can be output to the user, and/or user control over the instrument can be enhanced.
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