Patent ID: 8960622
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A61B,B25J,F16M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument stabilizer system comprising: an actuator, a multi-directional flexible arm, a cable extending through the flexible arm, the cable having one end region connected to the actuator and another end region attached to an anchor, the actuator being operable to tighten and loosen the cable, a preload tensioning mechanism comprising a compression spring positioned adjacent the anchor, the preload tensioning mechanism being configured to maintain an amount of tension in the cable when the actuator loosens the cable; and a surgical instrument-supporting member attached to an end region of the flexible arm, the surgical instrument-supporting member being configured to releasably secure a surgical instrument to the flexible arm, wherein the surgical instrument stabilizer system is configured to be releasably connectable to a surgical table side rail.