Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures
- Patent Title (中): 用于进行微创心脏手术的方法和装置
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Application No.: US09169169Application Date: 1998-10-08
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Publication No.: US07118582B1Publication Date: 2006-10-10
- Inventor: Yulun Wang , Darrin R. Uecker , Charles S. Jordan , James W. Wright , Keith Phillip Laby , Jeff D. Wilson , Modjtaba Ghoudoussi
- Applicant: Yulun Wang , Darrin R. Uecker , Charles S. Jordan , James W. Wright , Keith Phillip Laby , Jeff D. Wilson , Modjtaba Ghoudoussi
- Applicant Address: US CA Goleta
- Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Computer Motion, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Goleta
- Agency: Irell & Manella, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/04
- IPC: A61B17/04
Abstract:
A medical system which has a robotic arm that can move a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument is coupled to a tool driver of the arm that allows for a quick connect and disconnect of the instrument. The system does not require any tools to attach the surgical instrument to the tool driver. The instrument has an end effector that is actuated by the driver.
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