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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2003
Matthew S. Solar, Indialantic, FL (US);
James G. Skakoon, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kari Parmer, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Thomas I. Miller, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Mark Stephen Freas, Indialantic, FL (US);
Matthew S. Solar, Indialantic, FL (US);
James G. Skakoon, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kari Parmer, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Thomas I. Miller, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Mark Stephen Freas, Indialantic, FL (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An alignment device and method is provided. Higher precision is achieved when fixing an orientation of an insertion axis using alignment devices shown. A symmetric clamping force is provided that reduces or eliminates unwanted displacement after the desired orientation is obtained. Another feature includes increased flexibility to use a variety of primary medical devices. Another feature includes a standoff feature that reduces tissue damage. Another feature includes an orienting fixture for image guided procedures.