Surgical positioning and support system
US9901410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/508
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.
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