Removable navigation system and method for a medical device
US10390889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A removable navigation system for a medical device configured for insertion within a lumen in a body is provided. The removable navigation system includes a sheath operatively configured to cover at least a portion of the medical device, a positioning sensor affixed to the sheath and a deformable fixation element disposed between the sheath and the medical device. The deformable fixation element is operatively deformed to temporarily fix a position of the medical device relative to the sheath and positioning sensor.
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