Remote center positioner

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Johnson, III, Henry M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Instruments

C600S102000, C606S130000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108688

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a remote center positioner used to support an instrument and provide a center of spherical rotation, remote from any bearings or mechanical supports, at a desired location of the instrument. The remote center positioner is particularly useful in laparoscopic surgery to constrain a surgical instrument to move around a fixed center of rotation remote from any bearings or mechanical supports and coincident with an entry incision in the abdominal wall.

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