Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
4-15-2021
Patent Number
11259823
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to electrically controllable surgical tools. In general, surgical devices are provided having an electrically controllable, fingered operating end for use in angiography, endovascular and/or neurological surgery. The finger(s) at the operating end can be made from ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) material to facilitate control of the finger(s).
Application Number
17112151
Institution/Department
Maine Medical Center
Recommended Citation
Ecker, Robert D. and Shahinpoor, Mohsen, "Electrically Controllable Surgical Tools" (2021). MaineHealth Patents. 13.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/patents/13
Assignees
Maine Medical Center, Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System
Filing Date
12/04/2020
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