User interface support devices for endoscopic surgical instruments
US8353487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations.
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