Bio-medical Engineering (hk) Limited

Biomedical Engineering Corp.

Chung-Kwong Yeung

Wing Fai Lam

Steven Chu

Kai-Leung Yung

Jimmy Tsun-Ping To

Siu-Hang Henry Hui

Wai-Lun Law

Ka-Wai Kwok

Wai Lik Alik Chan

Wenling Chan

Tin Chak Johnson Pang

Hon Chung Chung

Chuk Shing Jones Law

Example embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for performing a diagnostic and/or therapeutic action. The system may comprise an elongated main body having a first end. The system may further comprise an anchor assembly attached to the main body near the first end of the main body. The anchor assembly may comprise a first expandable member. The first expandable member may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body. The anchor assembly may further comprise a second expandable member provided between the first expandable member and the first end of the main body. The second expandable member may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body. The anchor assembly may be operable to secure the main body with respect to an interior wall forming the cavity of the patient.

Endoscopic systems, devices, and methods for performing in vivo procedures

Example embodiments relate to surgical devices, systems, and methods. The system includes a surgical arm having segments and joints. A first joint couples first and second segments. A second joint couples second segment to an end effector joint. End effector joint couples second joint to an end effector. A joint driving assembly includes first joint driving subassembly having a first joint driving subsystem and first joint driving cables. First joint driving subsystem is configurable to move second segment relative to first segment. A second joint driving subassembly includes second joint driving subsystem and second joint driving cables. Second joint driving subsystem is configurable to move end effector joint relative to second segment. An end effector joint driving subassembly includes end effector joint driving subsystem and end effector joint driving cables. End effector joint driving subsystem is configurable to move end effector relative to second joint.

Systems, devices, and methods for performing surgical actions via externally driven driving assemblies

Example embodiments relate to surgical devices, systems, and methods. The system may include a port assembly. The port assembly may be for use with a surgical arm assembly having a surgical arm and elongated anchor section. The port assembly may include a first main body having an elongated body and a main channel. The main channel may be formed by a portion of an interior surface of the elongated body. The main channel may extend between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated body. The first main body may include an instrument gate secured at a proximal end of the main channel. The instrument gate may include an expandable opening configured to be in a persistently closed position. The expandable opening may be configurable to adaptively expand to a shape of a cross-section of a surgical arm when the surgical arm is inserted through the expandable opening.

Port assembly for use with robotic devices and systems to perform single incision procedures and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical procedures

Example embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for performing a surgical action. The system may include a port assembly and instrument arm assembly. Port assembly includes proximal and distal ends, central access channel, and anchor ports formed at the distal end of the port assembly. Instrument arm assembly is configurable to be inserted through the central access channel and secured to an anchor port in a reverse-directed configuration. Instrument arm assembly includes an instrument arm and securing portion. Instrument arm includes a serially connected arrangement of a shoulder section, first arm section, elbow section, second arm section, wrist section, and end effector. Securing portion is an elongated member having proximal and distal ends. Distal end of the securing portion is securable to the shoulder section. Proximal end of the securing portion is for guiding the instrument arm assembly through the central access channel of the port assembly.

Robotic devices and systems for performing single incision procedures and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical procedures, and methods of configuring robotic devices and systems

Example embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for performing a surgical action. The device may comprise a port assembly, a camera arm assembly, and an instrument arm assembly. The port assembly comprises an access port and a plurality of anchoring portions. The camera arm assembly comprises at least one camera at a distal end and is configurable to insert into the access port and attach to one of the anchoring portions. The instrument arm assembly comprises a serial arrangement including a plurality of arm segments, a plurality of joint portions, and at least one end instrument attached to one of the arm segments by an instrument joint portion at a distal end. Each joint portion is configurable to provide an attached arm segment with at least one degree of freedom. Furthermore, the instrument joint portion is configurable to provide the end instrument with at least one degree of freedom.

Single access surgical robotic devices and systems, and methods of configuring single access surgical robotic devices and systems

Example embodiments relate to surgical devices, systems, and methods. The system includes a surgical arm, rotary driving assembly, and telescopic driving assembly. The surgical arm includes a plurality of segments and joints. The rotary driving assembly may be securable to a portion of a proximal end of the surgical arm. The rotary driving assembly may be configurable to rotate the surgical arm. The telescopic driving assembly may be securable to a portion of the proximal end of the surgical arm. The telescopic driving assembly may be configurable to provide a linear displacement of the surgical arm.

Example embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for performing a surgical action. The system may comprise a port assembly and instrument arm assembly. The port assembly may include a central access channel formed through the port assembly and plurality of anchor ports. The instrument arm assembly may include a shoulder section securable to a first anchor port, first arm section secured to the shoulder section, elbow section secured to the first arm section, second arm section secured to the elbow section, wrist section secured to the second arm section, and end effector section secured to the wrist section. The image capturing assembly may include an image capturing device and multi-curvable body. The multi-curvable body may be configurable to curve at one or more locations along the multi-curvable body, in one or more of a plurality of curvatures, and in one or more of a plurality of directions.

Example embodiments relate to endoscopic systems. Endoscopic system includes main body and control section. Control section includes extendible section that extends and contracts to change length between extendible section ends. Control section includes first expandable member. When first expandable member is in an expanded configuration, first expandable member includes proximal side wall and distal side wall. Distal side wall of first expandable member includes first protrusions. Control section includes second expandable member. When second expandable member is in an expanded configuration, second expandable member includes distal side wall and proximal side wall. Proximal side wall of second expandable member includes second protrusions. First and second protrusions configurable to cooperate to form a sieve portion between first and second expandable members. The sieve portion configured to reduce an occurrence of solids blocking pressure openings while allowing negative pressure to be applied to a body cavity wall through the pressure openings.

Endoscopic systems, devices, and methods

Example embodiments relate to endoscopic systems. The system includes an outer assembly and main assembly. The outer assembly may include proximal and distal ends and outer anchor assembly. The outer anchor assembly may include a first expandable member and first outer pressure opening. The first expandable member may expand radially outwards. The main assembly may include proximal and distal ends and a navigation assembly. The navigation assembly may include an instrument, second expandable member, bendable section, extendible section, and first pressure opening. The extendible section may include proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the extendible section may be secured in position relative to the distal end of the outer assembly. The extendible section may be configurable to extend and contract. The first main pressure opening may be configurable to apply a negative pressure.

Endoscopic systems, devices and methods

Example embodiments relate to a system having a port assembly and instrument arm assembly. The port assembly includes an outer body, inner body, and internal channels. The outer body includes a first access port, first and second ends, and anchoring portions. The inner body may be positionable in the first access port. The internal channels may be formed around an exterior of the inner body when the inner body is positioned in the first access port. The instrument arm assembly may include one or more joint portions, arm segments, an end instrument, and an instrument arm anchor portion. One of the internal channels may be configurable to house at least a portion of the instrument arm anchor portion. The port assembly may be configurable to allow an insertion of the instrument arm assembly through the first access port of the outer body.

Systems and methods for automated steering control of a robotic endoscope, e.g., a colonoscope, are provided. The control system may comprise: a) a first image sensor configured to capture a first input data stream comprising a series of two or more images of a lumen; and b) one or more processors that are individually or collectively configured to generate a steering control output signal based on an analysis of data derived from the first input data stream using a machine learning architecture, wherein the steering control output signal adapts to changes in the data of the first input data stream in real time.

Automated steering systems and methods for a robotic endoscope

Example embodiments relate generally to endoscopic systems, devices, and methods. The system may include a main body, actuation control members, navigation section, and anchor assembly. Navigation section includes distal termination points for receiving actuation control members. Navigation section is selectively controllable to bend. Anchor assembly includes first expandable member, second expandable member, and pressure openings. First expandable member transitions between an expanded and non-expanded configuration. Distal side wall of first expandable member includes first protrusions. Second expandable member transitions between an expanded and non-expanded configuration. Proximal side wall of second expandable member includes second protrusions. First and second protrusions are configurable to cooperatively form a sieve portion. Connector assembly includes connector assembly body and connector interface portion. Connector assembly body includes proximal termination points to receive actuation control members. Connector interface portion includes main port, pressure source port, and actuation control port.

Example embodiments relate to endoscopic systems. The system includes an elongated main body having a first end. The system may further comprise an anchor assembly attached to the main body near the first end of the main body. The anchor assembly may comprise a first expandable member. The first expandable member may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body. The anchor assembly may further comprise a second expandable member provided between the first expandable member and the first end of the main body. The second expandable member may be configurable to expand radially away from the main body. The anchor assembly may be operable to secure the main body with respect to an interior wall forming the cavity of the patient.

Example embodiments relate to surgical devices, systems, and methods. The system may include a first end section and second end section. The first end section includes a first end channel and first gate assembly. The first gate assembly is configurable to transition between an open position to allow access through the first end channel and closed position to prevent access through the first end channel. The second end section includes a second end channel. The second end channel is substantially aligned with the first end channel. The second end section also includes a second gate assembly configurable to transition between an open position to allow access through the second end channel and closed position to prevent access through the second end channel. The second end section also includes an anchor port configurable to securable to a surgical instrument. The first end section is configurable to secure to an external anchor.

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Chung-Kwong Yeung