Patent ID: 9192395
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A robotic fastening system comprising: a robotic mechanism including an adaptive arm configured to position a staple relative to a body portion of a patient; a robotic arm interface configured to operate the adaptive arm of the robotic mechanism; a staple having first and second legs; a fastening member coupled to the adaptive arm, the fastening member having first and second force transmitting portions and configured to secure the body portion with the staple by applying a force from the first and second force transmitting portions to move the first and second legs of the staple toward each other; at least one of a position sensor configured to indicate a distance moved by the staple and a force measurement device configured to indicate a resistance required to move the staple relative to the body portion; and a tissue retractor assembly coupled to the robotic mechanism, the tissue retractor assembly including a cannula configured to facilitate insertion of the fastening member through the cannula into a working space inside the patient.