Shape sensor systems for tracking interventional instruments and mehods of use

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PATENT NO 9918659
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14204807

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A medical tracking system comprises a fiducial apparatus that includes a sensor docking feature configured to mate with a mating portion of a sensor device. The sensor docking feature retains the mating portion in a known configuration. The fiducial apparatus also includes at least one imageable fiducial marker and a surface configured for attachment to an anatomy of a patient.

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS INC1020 KIFER ROAD SUNNYVALE CA 94086

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Chopra, Prashant Sunnyvale, US 68 3109
Cole, John A Hollister, US 9 219
Duindam, Vincent Mountain View, US 161 5304
Zhao, Tao Sunnyvale, US 436 13387

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