Advanced control features for steering devices for intravascular devices and associated systems and methods
US11872056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0136
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Handheld steering devices for use with intravascular devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the handheld steering device includes a housing sized and shaped for grasping by a hand of a user; a steering controller coupled to the housing; a processor in communication with the steering controller, the processor configured to translate inputs from the steering controller into actuation signals based on a code architecture that includes a script for at least one of a return home function, a return to stored position function, a store current position function, or an automated mapping function; and an actuator positioned within the housing and configured to interface with the intravascular device based on the actuation signals to the steer the intravascular device. Associated systems and methods are also disclosed.
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