Catheter insertion system and method of fabrication
US10376672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/301
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic instrument driver for elongate members includes a first carriage positionable on a bed and beside a patient access site for manipulating a first elongate member, and a second carriage positionable proximate the bed, the second carriage configured to articulate the first elongate member, wherein the second carriage is movable independent from the first carriage.
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