Feedback mechanisms for a steerable medical device
US11357953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing feedback for a steerable medical device assembly for deflecting a device, the assembly comprising a control handle comprising an actuation mechanism. The assembly additionally comprises a device coupled to the control handle and operable to be deflected upon actuation of the actuation mechanism, and a feedback mechanism for providing an indication of the deflection of the device, wherein the feedback mechanism is associated with the actuation mechanism for deflecting the device.
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