Microwrist system for surgical procedures
US6839612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/305
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical robotic system with a handle assembly that is used to control a medical instrument. The handle assembly and medical instrument have five degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom may provide greater dexterity than medical robotic systems of the prior art with four or less degrees of freedom. Five degrees of freedom reduces the size and complexity of the instrument.
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