Surgical instrument with robotic and manual actuation features
US9446177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/2473
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical instrument is provided for the control of flows of one or more fluids into and out of a surgical site. The robotic surgical instrument may include a housing, a flow control system, a hollow tube, and one or more hose fittings. The housing to couple the instrument to a robotic arm. The flow control system mounted in the housing includes one or more controlled valves to control the flow of one or more fluids. The hollow tube has a first end mounted in the housing coupled to the flow control system. A second end of the hollow tube has one or more openings to allow the flow of fluids into and out of the surgical site. The hose fittings have a first end coupled to the flow control system and a second end to couple to hoses.
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