Medrobotics Corporation

Intermedics Infusaid, Inc.

Robert A Didomenico

J Christopher Flaherty

Joseph A Stand, Iii

Arnold E Oyola

Brett Zubiate

Ian J Darisse

Dale E Whipple

William H Kennefick

Samuel F Straface

Kevin Gilmartin

Joseph Stand

A highly articulated robotic probe comprises an outer sleeve and an inner core. The outer sleeve and inner core include a plurality of links. The links of the outer sleeve and inner core are configured to pivot relative to one another. Various characteristics of the links determine the overall pivot angle of the articulated probe. Each of the plurality of links may have one or more channels. The channels form a semi-continuous passage from link to link and are configured to receive an elongated member such as an inner core, tool or cable. One or more cables may be used to control the outer links of the outer sleeve and the inner links of the inner core. Various characteristics of the cables determine the overall performance of the articulated probe.

Highly articulated robotic probes and methods of production and use of such probes

A system for performing a medical procedure is provided comprising at least one tool and a tool support for supporting a distal portion of the tool. An operator manipulates a human interface device and produces control signals sent to a controller. The controller manipulates the tool support based on the received control signals.

Surgical positioning and support system

An articulating probe, comprises a first mechanism including a first link comprising a first longitudinal axis, a first articulation surface and a first motion-limiting element; and a second link comprising a second longitudinal axis, a second articulation surface and a second motion-limiting element. An articulation joint comprises the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface and constructed and arranged to allow two degree-of-freedom articulation of the second link relative to the first link. A motion resisting assembly comprises the first motion limiting element and the second motion limiting element, wherein the motion resisting assembly is constructed and arranged to resist rotation of the second link about the second longitudinal axis relative to the first longitudinal axis of the first link.

Highly articulated probes with anti-twist link arrangement, methods of formation thereof, and methods of performing medical procedures

In an introduction assembly for an articulated probe, a feeding mechanism has actuators for controlling the articulated probe. The introduction device is fixed in a positional relationship to the feeding mechanism. The introduction device includes a support member configured to support an articulated probe. A proximal end of the support member has an entrance configured to guide the articulated probe into contact with the support member. A distal end of the support member has an exit configured to guide the articulated probe from the support member into a region of interest.

Introduction devices for highly articulated robotic probes and methods of production and use of such probes

A positive pressure positive displacement implantable infusion pump. A positive pressure fluid reservoir maintains infusate for delivery by a positive pressure displacement pump. Infusate is drawn by the pump into a drug pressurant chamber. A check valve prevents backflow into the reservoir. The check valve may independently establish a basal flow rate by not completely sealing in the forward flow direction. The pump pulses to expel and fill the chamber thereby establishing the flow rate, basal or bolus through a restrictor interposed between the chamber and the infusion site. The pump may run in open loop, pre-programmed or externally programmed modes of operation.

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Norfolk, MA, United States of America

Robert A Didomenico