Complex shape steerable tissue visualization and manipulation catheter
US10092172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Complex steerable catheter visualization and tissue manipulation systems and their methods of use are disclosed herein. The deployment catheter is articulated using various steering mechanisms. Tissue visualization is accomplished from the visualization hood at the distal end of the deployment catheter, the hood having an ability to expand and other features to facilitate visualization and articulation at the tissue surface.
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