Remote catheter manipulator
US10543047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/304
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic instrument driver for elongate members includes a first elongate member, and at least one manipulator mechanism configured to manipulate the first elongate member, and at least one articulating drive configured to articulate the first elongate member, positionable on a bed and beside a patient access site. The manipulator and articulating drive are positioned relative to each other a distance less than the insertable length of the first elongate member, stationary in position.
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