Mechanized surgical equipment comprising an instrument and an instrument holder, corresponding packaging and instrument holder
US9597092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2202/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A piece of mechanized surgical equipment is provided, which includes an instrument holder having an element for receiving and retaining a surgical instrument for mechanized use. Also provided is a surgical instrument for mechanized use and configured to be mounted on the instrument holder. The element for receiving and retaining is mobile between an unlocking position, in which the element enables insertion of the instrument into the instrument holder or withdrawal thereof, and a locking position, in which the element prevents the withdrawal of the instrument from the instrument holder. Furthermore, the equipment includes a case in which an active blade of the instrument can be removably housed, the case having an engaging element for engaging with the receiving and retaining element so as to cause the element to move from the unlocking position to the locking position, or vice versa.
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