Device and method for calibrating an element and device and system for positioning an element

US7763030B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Brainlab AG · DE

Inventors

• Arno Blau · Staufen im Breisgau, DE
• Falko Seifferth · Zorneding, DE
• Mario Zeiss · Poing, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 22, 2003
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 26, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/3983
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system for positioning an implant includes a holding element for holding an implant. The holding element can include a first end having a grip and a second end having a connecting element for establishing a connection to the implant. The system includes a guiding sleeve for guiding the holding element. The guiding sleeve defines a guiding area for guiding the holding element, where the holding element can be introduced into the guiding sleeve and a method for calibrating an element includes connecting the element to at least one navigation element and placing the element in contact with a calibrating device. The element is moved while the element remains in contact with the calibrating device. A device for calibrating an element includes a planar member connected to at least one navigation element.