Surgery – Instruments – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Farah, A. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Light application
C606S007000, C901S002000, C901S009000, C901S030000, C600S104000, C600S106000, C414S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06994703
ABSTRACT:
A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The scale factor of the end effector can be set to zero to prevent movement of the end effector. An input button may also be provided so that the end effector only moves when the input button is depressed by the surgeon.
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Jordan Steve
Laby Keith Phillip
Uecker Darrin R.
Wang Yulun
Wilson Jeff
Farah A.
Intuitive Surgical
Townsend&Townsend
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