An endoluminal traversing system and tissue crossing system are described wherein the access systems are controlled by actuators that allow for robotic control of system functions. The robotic system can be configured for full manual control over the actuators, full computerized control, or a combination of human and computer (AI, neural net, rule set) guidance.

A system comprises an elongate flexible device and a tool removably couplable to a distal end of the elongate flexible device. The elongate flexible device comprises a first working channel, a second working channel, and an imaging lumen configured to receive an imaging device. An operational space extends between a target anatomy and a distal end of the first working channel, a distal end of the second working channel, and a distal end of the imaging lumen. The tool comprises a first extension member configured to extend distally from the elongate flexible device, and a second extension member configured to extend distally from the elongate flexible device. When the tool is coupled to the elongate flexible device, the first extension member and the second extension member are positioned outside of the operational space such that the operational space is free from obstruction by the first and second extension members.

A method for evaluating image data of a patient showing a target region to be treated with an embolizing agent includes providing a three-dimensional time-resolved image data set of a vascular system portion of the patient. A structural parameter that describes a geometry of at least the vascular system portion and/or a basic information item including dynamic parameters that describe hemodynamics in the vascular system portion is established from the image data set by an analysis algorithm. An embolization information item describing a plurality of embolizing agents that are to be used is provided. An actuation information item describing a suitable composition of the plurality of embolizing agents, for an intervention facility used for carrying out the treatment is established by an establishing algorithm that uses the basic information item and the embolization information item, and the actuation information item is provided to the intervention facility.

Endoluminal robotic systems and corresponding methods include subsystems for visualization, navigation, pressure sensing, platform compatibility, and user interfaces. The user interfaces may be implemented by one or more of a console, haptics, image fusion, voice controls, remote support, and multi-system controls.

A medical manipulator includes an outer sheath, a channel tube that passes through the outer sheath, a bendable bending portion disposed at the distal end of the outer sheath, and a bending wire that bends the bending portion, and the bending portion includes a plurality of ring members through which the bending wire passes, and the ring members are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the outer sheath.

A medical manipulator system includes: an insertion manipulator extending in a longitudinal direction and having a lumen; a treatment manipulator capable of passing through the lumen; a first drive unit that drives the insertion manipulator, and a second drive unit that drives the treatment manipulator, and the first drive unit is disposed at a distal end side of the second drive unit and is provided so as to be movable forward and backward in the longitudinal direction.

Provided herein are systems, methods, and platforms that enable tracheal intubation with improved ease and reduced risk of patient harm. These systems, methods, and platforms can include introduction devices and systems for tracheal intubation. These systems, methods, and platforms can include intubation device. The intubation devices can include robotic components.

A system for determining divergence of an anatomic region from an anatomic model of the anatomic region may comprise a medical device and a computing device that causes the system to perform operations comprising receiving sensor data acquired while the medical device is inserted within an anatomic region of the patient and after the medical device has been registered to an anatomic model of the anatomic region. The anatomic model may include a model anatomic passageway and a target anatomic structure. The operations may include comparing the sensor data from the medical device to the model anatomic passageway, producing a divergence classifier for a divergence of the anatomic region from the anatomic model, and updating a virtual location of the target anatomic structure when the divergence classifier exceeds a threshold. The updated virtual location may be based on the sensor data corresponding to a distal portion of the medical device.

A transrectal probe manipulator system includes a probe comprising a biopsy needle and a manipulator. The manipulator includes a base including first and second base support shafts on a base body, a main frame, and a mounting plate. A lower end of the main frame is rotatably connected to the base through a first shaft to define a first degree of freedom. The mounting plate includes first and second mounting plate support shafts and a probe receiver, and is rotatably connected to the main frame through a second shaft to define a second degree of freedom. The probe receiver is rotatable about a central axis to define a third degree of freedom, and linearly moveable along the central axis to define a fourth degree of freedom. The probe is secured to the probe receiver. The manipulator is driven by cables which are attached to the shafts in an actuation assembly.

A surgical instrument may comprise an actuation component and a memory. The memory may be configured to store a remaining usable life value of the surgical instrument and receive an updated usable life value of the surgical instrument after a use of the actuation component. The updated usable life value may be based at least on an amount of use of the surgical instrument. The memory may also be configured to store the updated usable life value.