Catheter system
US10328238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a catheter system and method for controlling such a system, an elongate hollow shaft has a proximal end connected to a handle and a distal end remote from the handle. A working component is carried by the shaft and has at least one characteristic that is adjustable. An actuator is rotatably mounted on the handle for selectively adjusting at least one characteristic of the working component. A control line extends at least in part within the shaft. The control line operatively couples the actuator with the working component such that rotation of the actuator relative to the handle effects linear translation of the control line to adjust the at least one characteristic of the working component.
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