Systems and methods for configuring components in a minimally invasive instrument
US10568539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system includes an elongate flexible catheter and a support structure mounted on a proximal portion of the elongate flexible catheter. The support structure includes a first alignment feature configured to mate with a first sensor such that the first sensor is maintained parallel to a longitudinal axis of the support structure, and a second alignment feature configured to mate with a second sensor such that the second sensor is maintained parallel to the longitudinal axis of the support structure and such that the second sensor is fixed relative to the first sensor in at least one degree of freedom.
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