Surgery – Instruments
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Farah, A. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
C606S130000, C600S102000, C414S002000, C901S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025761
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 end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may also have a robotically controlled endoscope which allows the surgeon to remotely view the surgical site.
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Jordan Steve
Laby Keith Phillip
Uecker Darrin R.
Wang Yulun
Wilson Jeff
Farah A.
Intultive Surgical
Townsend and Townsend and Crew
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