System And Method For Navigating An Instrument
US-2022142718-A1 · May 12, 2022 · US
System and method for navigating an instrument
US12465435B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12465435-B2 |
| Application number | US-202418636387-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Publication date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2025 |
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Disclosed is an instrument assembly usable in a procedure. The instrument includes a connection for a working portion and to a tool handle. A tracking device or assembly may be associated with the instrument for determining a position of the instrument.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method of determining a position of a working end of a driven instrument, comprising: providing an instrument assembly, including (i) an elongated tubular member having a cannula therein, (ii) a working tool having a shaft extending through the cannula and a working end attached to the shaft, wherein the working end extends from the elongated tubular member and configured to be driven by the shaft, (iii) a hub fixedly connected to the elongated tubular member, wherein the shaft extends through the hub, and (iv) a tracking device connected to the hub, wherein the tracking device includes at least one tracking member; connecting the provided instrument assembly as an assembly to a tool motor handle; and operating a tracking system to track a position of the tracking device. 2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: providing the tracking member to have a dimension less than about 15 square millimeters. 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: navigating a procedure by operating the tracking system to track the position of the tracking device.
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Sealing means, e.g. for sealing the interior from fluid entry · CPC title
connection of actuating rod to handle, e.g. ball end in recess · CPC title
Details of shaft · CPC title
Coupling (A61B2017/0046 takes precedence) · CPC title
with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable · CPC title
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- What does patent US12465435B2 cover?
- Disclosed is an instrument assembly usable in a procedure. The instrument includes a connection for a working portion and to a tool handle. A tracking device or assembly may be associated with the instrument for determining a position of the instrument.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Medtronic Xomed Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/32002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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