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US 9,844,412 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for constructing endoscopic device with helical lumen design
AssigneeAuris Surgical Robotics, Inc.
InventorsJoseph Daniel Bogusky, Enrique Romo
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Abstract
An endolumenal robotic system provides the surgeon with the ability to drive a robotically-driven endoscopic device to a desired anatomical position in a patient without the need for awkward motions and positions, while also enjoying improved image quality from a digital camera mounted on the endoscopic device.
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A method for constructing a medical device, comprising:
- providing a first elongated body;
- providing a plurality of second elongated bodies
- laying the plurality of second elongated bodies at a pitch in a helical pattern around the first elongated body;
- braiding a layer of braid wire around the first elongated body and the plurality of second elongated bodies to generate a braided composite;
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- removing the plurality of second elongated bodies from the braided composite in order to generate a helical lumen within the braided composite.
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