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SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COUPLING MECHANISM

  • US 20070239172A1
  • Filed: 06/13/2007
  • Published: 10/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical system, comprising:

  • a surgical instrument that carries a distal tool configured for performing a medical procedure on a patient;

    a drive unit configured for controlling the movement of the surgical instrument within at least one degree-of-freedom;

    a coupling mechanism through which the surgical instrument is operably coupled to the drive unit; and

    an integrated drape assembly having a drape insert through which the coupling mechanism is coupled to the surgical instrument, and a sterile drape covering the coupling mechanism.

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