Medical device introduction and imaging system, and associated method
US10448811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/345
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device introduction system is adapted to be at least partially insertable into an interior body region of a patient. The system includes a medical imager including a body member having a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, an imaging device carried at a distal portion of the elongate member, and an introducer enclosing the elongate member. A manipulator is configured for imparting displacement of the introducer to form an angled end portion to define a line of sight extending from the angled end portion. The manipulator is further configured for altering the line of sight to increase a viewing angle of the imaging device.
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