Apparatus for securing a sensor to a surgical instrument for...

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2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

Reexamination Certificate

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10828778

ABSTRACT:
A self-centering coupling device is provided for coupling a sensor array to a surgical instrument for use in computer guided surgery. The self-centering coupling device includes a sensor support having a stem and sensor support arms coupled to the stem to support the sensors of the sensor array. The self-centering coupling device is received within a recess formed in the surgical instrument.

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