System and method for releasably holding a surgical instrument
First Claim
1. A manipulator assembly comprising:
- a base, an instrument holder removably mounted on the base, and a drive assembly for manipulating a surgical instrument releasably coupled to the instrument holder.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a system and method for releasably holding a surgical instrument (14), such as an endoscopic instrument configured for delivery through a small percutaneous penetration in a patient. The instrument comprises an elongate shaft (100) with a pair of mounting pins (116) laterally extending from the shaft between its proximal and distal ends. An instrument holder comprises a support having a central bore (202) and an axially extending slot (204) for receiving the instrument shaft and the mounting pins. A pair of locking slots (206) are cut into the support transversely to and in communication with the axial slot so that the mounting pins can be rotated within the locking slots. The instrument support further includes a latch assembly for automatically locking the mounting pins within the locking slots to releasably couple the instrument to the instrument holder. With this twist-lock motion, the surgeon can rapidly engage and disengage various instruments from the holder during a surgical procedure, such as open surgery, laparoscopy or thoracoscopy.
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22 Claims
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1. A manipulator assembly comprising:
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a base, an instrument holder removably mounted on the base, and a drive assembly for manipulating a surgical instrument releasably coupled to the instrument holder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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18. A manipulator assembly comprising:
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a surgical instrument, an instrument holder releasably coupled through a twist lock mechanism to the surgical instrument, and a drive assembly coupled to the surgical instrument through the instrument holder for manipulating the surgical instrument. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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