A surgical system having a surgical device with an integrated user interface controllable by a hand of a surgeon, an adaptor for connecting the integrated user interface of the surgical device to a robotic arm and a control unit for remotely operating the surgical device when connected to the robotic arm.
A medical device is provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body having a steerable portion including a plurality of segments. The segments are co-axially mounted over at least one elongated elastic element which is configured for limiting rotation of the segments with respect to each other. The medical device also includes a control wire running alongside the elongated device body and being unrestrained at the steerable portion such that tensioning of the control wire angles the steerable portion from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body and deflects the control wire away from the steerable portion.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
A control system for a colonoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The system includes a first drive unit mounted externally to a housing of the colonoscope. The first drive unit includes a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs or gears replacing the two rotatable knobs. The system further includes a second drive unit attachable to the shaft of the endoscope. The second drive unit is capable of linearly translating the shaft forward and backward. A user interface engageable by a palm of a hand controls the first drive mechanism.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/31 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the rectum, e.g. proctoscopes, sigmoidoscopes
A surgical system having a surgical device with an integrated user interface controllable by a hand of a surgeon, an adaptor for connecting the integrated user interface of the surgical device to a robotic arm and a control unit for remotely operating the surgical device when connected to the robotic arm.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 90/50 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
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STERILE BARRIERS AND SENSOR SETS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
Sterile barriers and sensor configurations for a medical device are described. The sterile barriers isolate internal components such as a battery pack or a sensor pack from the environment and the patient.
An adaptor for coupling a surgical tool to a handle having a drive mechanism for operating the surgical tool is provided. The adaptor includes two telescopically connected segments, a first segment being for engaging the surgical tool and a second segment for engaging the handle. When the first and the second segments are telescopically collapsed they operatively link the surgical tool with the handle drive mechanism while preventing user contact with potentially non-sterile regions of the handle and/or tool.
A61B 46/10 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for instruments
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 90/90 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
A control system for a colonoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The system includes a first drive unit mounted externally to a housing of the colonoscope. The first drive unit includes a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs or gears replacing the two rotatable knobs. The system further includes a second drive unit attachable to the shaft of the endoscope. The second drive unit is capable of linearly translating the shaft forward and backward. A user interface engageable by a palm of a hand controls the first drive mechanism.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/31 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the rectum, e.g. proctoscopes, sigmoidoscopes
A control unit for a medical instrument is provided. The control unit includes a housing having a curved top surface capable of accommodating a hand of the user, the housing being attachable to the medical instrument. The control unit further includes a first interface engageable by a purlicue of the hand for controlling a first function of the medical instrument and a second interface engageable by one or more fingers of the hand for operating at least a second function of the medical instrument.
A control unit for a medical device having an articulating shaft is provided. The control unit includes an interface immovably attached to a housing connectable to the medical device and a sensing unit for translating a rotation angle of the housing into a different rotation angle of an articulated region of the shaft.
Sterile barriers and sensor configurations for a medical device are described. The sterile barriers isolate internal components such as a battery pack or a sensor pack from the environment and the patient.
Sterile barriers and sensor configurations for a medical device are described. The sterile barriers isolate internal components such as a battery pack or a sensor pack from the environment and the patient.
A medical device is provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body having a steerable portion including a plurality of segments. The segments are co-axially mounted over at least one elongated elastic element which is configured for limiting rotation of the segments with respect to each other. The medical device also includes a control wire running alongside the elongated device body and being unrestrained at the steerable portion such that tensioning of the control wire angles the steerable portion from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body and deflects the control wire away from the steerable portion.
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
An adaptor for coupling a surgical tool to a handle having a drive mechanism for operating the surgical tool is provided. The adaptor includes two telescopically connected segments, a first segment being for engaging the surgical tool and a second segment for engaging the handle. When the first and the second segments are telescopically collapsed they operatively link the surgical tool with the handle drive mechanism while preventing user contact with potentially non-sterile regions of the handle and/or tool.
A61B 46/10 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for instruments
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 90/90 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
A61B 90/98 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags using electromagnetic means, e.g. transponders
A controller for a surgical tool is provided. The controller includes an elongated body having first, second and third portions each movable with respect to each other. The controller further includes an interface engageable via a hand and/or fingers of a user.
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61B 90/53 - Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms connected to the surgeon's body, e.g. by a belt
A61B 1/313 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for introducing through surgical openings, e.g. laparoscopes
A control unit for a medical device having an articulating shaft is provided. The control unit includes an interface immovably attached to a housing connectable to the medical device and a sensing unit for translating a rotation angle of the housing into a different rotation angle of an articulated region of the shaft.
A medical device and a system including same are provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body, at least a portion of which is steerable within a body of a subject via at least one control wire; and a plurality of control wire guides disposed along the elongated device body and being deployable to deflect the at least one control wire away from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body.
A control unit for a medical device that includes a palm interface engageable by a palm of a hand and a restraint capable of elastically deforming to apply a restraining force to the dorsum of the hand and a finger interface engageable by one or more fingers of said hand.
A controller for a surgical tool is provided. The controller includes an elongated body having first, second and third portions each movable with respect to each other. The controller further includes an interface engageable via a hand and/or fingers of a user.
B25J 3/04 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements involving servo mechanisms
An introducer device and system are provided. The introducer includes an elongated body including at least one lumen sized and configured for supporting delivery of a medical device therethrough. The first portion of the elongated body is steerable and a second portion of the elongated body is telescopically extendable and retractable.
An adaptor for coupling a surgical tool to a handle having a drive mechanism for operating the surgical tool is provided. The adaptor includes two telescopically connected segments, a first segment being for engaging the surgical tool and a second segment for engaging the handle. When the first and the second segments are telescopically collapsed they operatively link the surgical tool with the handle drive mechanism while preventing user contact with potentially non-sterile regions of the handle and/or tool.
A61B 46/10 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for instruments
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 90/90 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
A61B 90/98 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags using electromagnetic means, e.g. transponders
A control unit attachable to a flexible endoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The control unit includes a user interface including a first interface being mounted on a pivotal support attached to a housing of the control unit, the first interface being engageable by a palm of a hand. The control unit further includes a drive unit operable via the user interface, the drive unit including a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs thereby allowing a user to control deflection of the shaft of the endoscope via the first interface.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A control unit for a medical instrument is provided. The control unit includes a housing having a curved top surface capable of accommodating a hand of the user, the housing being attachable to the medical instrument. The control unit further includes a first interface engageable by a purlicue of the hand for controlling a first function of the medical instrument and a second interface engageable by one or more fingers of the hand for operating at least a second function of the medical instrument.
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
B25J 3/04 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements involving servo mechanisms
A control unit for a medical instrument is provided. The control unit includes a housing having a curved top surface capable of accommodating a hand of the user, the housing being attachable to the medical instrument. The control unit further includes a first interface engageable by a purlicue of the hand for controlling a first function of the medical instrument and a second interface engageable by one or more fingers of the hand for operating at least a second function of the medical instrument.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
B25J 3/04 - Manipulators of leader-follower type, i.e. both controlling unit and controlled unit perform corresponding spatial movements involving servo mechanisms
A control unit attachable to a flexible endoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The control unit includes a user interface including a first interface being mounted on a pivotal support attached to a housing of the control unit, the first interface being engageable by a palm of a hand. The control unit further includes a drive unit operable via the user interface, the drive unit including a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs thereby allowing a user to control deflection of the shaft of the endoscope via the first interface.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A control unit attachable to a flexible endoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The control unit includes a user interface including a first interface being mounted on a pivotal support attached to a housing of the control unit, the first interface being engageable by a palm of a hand. The control unit further includes a drive unit operable via the user interface, the drive unit including a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs thereby allowing a user to control deflection of the shaft of the endoscope via the first interface.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
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ADAPTOR OR ADAPTOR SYSTEM FOR RENDERING MEDICAL DEVICES FUNCTIONALLY STERILE
An adaptor for coupling a surgical tool to a handle having a drive mechanism for operating the surgical tool is provided. The adaptor includes two telescopically connected segments, a first segment being for engaging the surgical tool and a second segment for engaging the handle. When the first and the second segments are telescopically collapsed they operatively link the surgical tool with the handle drive mechanism while preventing user contact with potentially non-sterile regions of the handle and/or tool.
An adaptor for coupling a surgical tool to a handle having a drive mechanism for operating the surgical tool is provided. The adaptor includes two telescopically connected segments, a first segment being for engaging the surgical tool and a second segment for engaging the handle. When the first and the second segments are telescopically collapsed they operatively link the surgical tool with the handle drive mechanism while preventing user contact with potentially non-sterile regions of the handle and/or tool.
A control unit for a medical device is provided. The control unit includes a palm interface engageable by a palm of a hand, a restraint capable of elastically deforming to apply a restraining force to the dorsum of the hand and a finger interface engageable by one or more fingers of said hand.
A medical device and a system including same are provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body, at least a portion of which is steerable within a body of a subject via at least one control wire; and a plurality of control wire guides disposed along the elongated device body and being deployable to deflect the at least one control wire away from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body.
A medical device is provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body having a steerable portion including a plurality of segments. The segments are co-axially mounted over at least one elongated elastic element which is configured for limiting rotation of the segments with respect to each other. The medical device also includes a control wire running alongside the elongated device body and being unrestrained at the steerable portion such that tensioning of the control wire angles the steerable portion from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body and deflects the control wire away from the steerable portion.
A medical device is provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body having a steerable portion including a plurality of segments. The segments are co-axially mounted over at least one elongated elastic element which is configured for limiting rotation of the segments with respect to each other. The medical device also includes a control wire running alongside the elongated device body and being unrestrained at the steerable portion such that tensioning of the control wire angles the steerable portion from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body and deflects the control wire away from the steerable portion.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A control unit for a medical device is provided. The control unit includes a palm interface engageable by a palm of a hand, a restraint capable of elastically deforming to apply a restraining force to the dorsum of the hand and a finger interface engageable by one or more fingers of said hand.
A control unit for a medical device is provided. The control unit includes a palm interface engageable by a palm of a hand, a restraint capable of elastically deforming to apply a restraining force to the dorsum of the hand and a finger interface engageable by one or more fingers of said hand.
A medical device and a system including same are provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body, at least a portion of which is steerable within a body of a subject via at least one control wire; and a plurality of control wire guides disposed along the elongated device body and being deployable to deflect the at least one control wire away from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body.
A medical device and a system including same are provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body, at least a portion of which is steerable within a body of a subject via at least one control wire; and a plurality of control wire guides disposed along the elongated device body and being deployable to deflect the at least one control wire away from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body.
The laparoscopic tool interface comprises a frame attachable to an upper extremity of a user; a controller operatively connected to a laparoscopic tool and arranged for manipulation by a hand of a user; and, a mounting on the frame for the laparoscopic tool; and, wherein operating parts for tool position movements of the laparoscopic tool being separated from the controller and wherein a shaft of said laparoscopic tool not being coaxial with the upper extremity of said user and/or not being coaxial with said controller. The functions of positioning of the laparoscopic tool and operating the tool are separated. Movement of the upper extremity of the user and/or movement of a joint enable positioning of the tool to a preferred point and at the right orientation. The fingers of the user effect operational movement of the tool.
A motorized surgical instrument that may be held by the surgeon or be attached to the surgeon's limb via a special adapter that includes an interface between the surgeon and the surgical tool is provided. The motorized surgical instrument includes mechanism, motors, gears, interface and power source that enable the surgeon to easily control the motorized surgical tools in order perform the surgical procedure.
A motorized surgical instrument that may be held by the surgeon or be attached to the surgeon's limb by means of a special adapter that includes an interface between the surgeon and the surgical tool. The motorized surgical instrument includes mechanism, motors, gears, interface and power source that enable the surgeon to easily control the motorized surgical tools in order perform the surgical procedure. The system differs from prior art systems in that the surgeon operates the tools by using the natural hand motions he would use if he were performing direct manual surgery on the subject. The described motorized surgical tool has a wider range of movement and reach than commonly used surgical tools. These new properties increase the possibilities of tool maneuvering by the surgeon, while allowing the surgeon to operate the motorized surgical tool segments easily while maintaining a comfortable posture.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
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