Control handle for steerable medical devices
US11464481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate shaft including a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the flexible elongate shaft is configured for insertion into a patient body; a distal tip that comprises an imaging element and is operably associated with the distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft; and a control handle coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate shaft, wherein the control handle includes: a first actuator configured to position the imaging element within the patient body; and a first frictional member coupled to the first actuator and arranged to contact the first actuator to control positioning of the imaging element. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
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