Robotically controlled surgical instrument
US9232979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1226
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool is disclosed. The surgical tool has a tool mounting portion having a tool mounting housing, a tool mounting plate, and a coupler to couple a shaft assembly with an articulation section to the tool mounting portion. An articulation mechanism is located within the tool mounting portion and is configured to receive a proximal end of the shaft assembly to articulate the articulation section of the shaft assembly. An interface mechanically and electrically couples the tool mounting portion to a manipulator.
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