A - Human Necessities – 61 – B
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
B
A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 1/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2498922
This invention is an articulated surgical instrument (12) for enhancing the performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrument (12) has a high degree of dexterity, low friction, low inertia, and good force reflection. A unique cable and pulley drive system operates to reduce friction and enhance force reflection. A unique wrist mechanism operates to enhance surgical dexterity compared to standard laparoscopic instruments (12). The system is optimized to reduce the number of actuators required, and thus produce a fully functional articulated surgical instrument of minimum size.
Madhani Akhil J.
Salisbury Kenneth J.
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
Intuitive Surgical Inc.
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