Simultaneous proportional control of surgical parameters in a microsurgical system
US7470277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microsurgical system, and a foot controller for the improved operation of a microsurgical system, are disclosed. A surgeon may use the foot controller to simultaneously control multiple surgical parameters based upon movement of a foot pedal of the foot controller in a single plane of motion.
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