METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND PROCEDURES

Authors

Shane M. Farritor, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Mark Rentschler, Boulder, CO
Amy Lehman, York, NEFollow
Stephen R. Platt, Urbana, IL
Jeff Hawks, Lincoln, NE

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2018

Citation

Appl. No.: 14/454,035

Comments

Patent No.: US 9,956,043 B2

Abstract

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms.