Steerable micro-endoscope
US11103127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00318
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steerable micro-device comprising a cylindrical elongated member having a distal end and a proximal end, the elongated member comprising at least a first lumen, a tensioning wire running in the first lumen, a distal end of the tensioning wire being attached at the distal end of the elongated member and a proximal end of the tensioning wire exiting the first lumen at the proximal end of the elongated member; the elongated member having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end toward the distal end of the elongated member and a distal portion extending from the distal end to the proximal portion of the elongated member, the proximal portion having a first durometer and the distal portion having a second durometer, lower than the first durometer the first lumen being arranged such that the distal portion of the elongated body bends when the proximal end of the tensioning wire is pulled.
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