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Surgical instrument coupling mechanism

  • US 7,947,050 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2007
  • Issued: 05/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical system, comprising:

  • a surgical instrument configured for performing a medical procedure on a patient;

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

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

    a sterile drape forming a sterile barrier between the coupling mechanism and the surgical instrument, the sterile drape having a drape insert integrated therein through which the coupling mechanism is operatively coupled to the surgical instrument.

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