Surgical tool positioning system
US9675380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a tool positioning system comprising an introduction device, a first tool support and a second tool support. The introduction device is constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe. The first tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool. The first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location. The second tool support comprises at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool. The second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location.
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