Articulated surgical probe and method for use

Details Articulated surgical probe and method for use Articulated surgical probe and method for use

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Blunt dissectors

C600S141000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963976

ABSTRACT:
A surgical probe includes an articulated digit located at a distal end of a positioning shaft having a longitudinal axis. An actuator is located at a proximal end of the positioning shaft that is operatively connected to the articulated digit so as to move it between a continuous range of positions from an extended position to a substantially curved position while maintaining a kinesthetic relationship between a surgeon's finger engaging the actuator and the articulated digit. Preferably, the surgeons finger position and shape directly correspond to the position and shape of the articulated digit. A method is provided for probing, dissecting, and retracting anatomical structures.

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