SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH A SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATION AND ROTATION COMPENSATION
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602018078284
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-08-24
- Filing Date
- 2018-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2038-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Current surgical instruments face challenges in efficiently transmitting high actuation torque to rotary mechanisms without causing undesirable rotation of main shafts, limiting their effectiveness in minimally invasive procedures.
A surgical system with a handle and shaft assemblies featuring a drive module with an electric motor, speed reduction gear, and clutch systems that allow for precise control of end effector rotation and articulation, enabling secure tissue manipulation while preventing unwanted shaft rotation.
The system effectively transmits torque to the end effector for grasping, dissecting, and suturing tissues with precision, reducing the risk of shaft rotation and enhancing the control and stability during surgical procedures.