| 发明名称 |
SHAPE-TRANSFERRING CANNULA SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE |
| 摘要 |
A method for advancing a rigidizable medical device may include rigidizing a portion of an outer element of the device, and while the portion of the outer element is rigidized, advancing an inner element of the device relative to the outer element of the device by a first preestablished length of advancement. The method may also include, after advancing the inner element, relaxing the portion of the outer element of the device. The method may further include, after relaxing the portion of the outer element, advancing the outer element of the device relative to the inner element of the device by a second preestablished length of advancement. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2014288568(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.09.25 |
| 申请号 |
US201414299884 |
申请日期 |
2014.06.09 |
| 申请人 |
INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. |
发明人 |
VARGAS Jaime S. |
| 分类号 |
A61B17/34 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/34 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. A method for advancing a rigidizable medical device, the method comprising:
rigidizing a portion of an outer element of the device; while the portion of the outer element is rigidized, advancing an inner element of the device relative to the outer element of the device by a first preestablished length of advancement; after advancing the inner element, relaxing the portion of the outer element of the device; and after relaxing the portion of the outer element, advancing the outer element of the device relative to the inner element of the device by a second preestablished length of advancement. |
| 地址 |
Sunnyvale CA US |
