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Instrument actuation interface

US9259277B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Theodore W. Rogers · Alameda, US
John Ryan Steger · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2012
Grant date	Feb 16, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system includes a medical instrument that includes a termination fixture, an actuated element, and drive members coupled to the actuated element and extending to the termination fixture. The termination fixture provides an interface that exposes portions of the drive member to direct movement by an external system that may include a manipulator and a sterile barrier.

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