Stabilizer systems for medical procedures that maintain sterility of an articulating arm above a sterile barrier

A stabilizer system comprising:

• a base comprising a stabilizing portion and a protruding portion, the stabilizing portion configured to be inserted between a mattress and a table such that the protruding portion extends outward from between the mattress and the table, the protruding portion forming a base mounting portion;
• and
• a connector comprising a shaft, a top plate, and a bottom plate, the top plate and the bottom plate configured to approximate to each other along an axial direction of the shaft,
• wherein the connector is configured to mate with the base mounting portion to secure the connector to the base with a surgical drape pressed between the connector and the base, the top plate and the bottom plate configured to apply a clamping force on the base mounting portion to secure the connector to the base.

A stabilizer system for use in a medical procedure to stabilize an access sheath or a delivery device, the stabilizer system comprising:

• a base configured to be positioned between a patient table and a pad on the patient table;
• an articulating arm;
• a connector configured to secure the articulating arm to a portion of the base that protrudes from under the pad;
• and
• a holder at a distal end of the articulating arm, the holder configured to interface with the access sheath or delivery device,
• wherein the connector is configured to connect to the base in a way that maintains sterility of the articulating arm above a sterile barrier during connection of the connector to the base,
• wherein the holder comprises a lever-actuated clamp with pre-tensioned springs to form a two-stage clamping mechanism.