Steerable sheath deflection mechanism
US12161816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steerable sheath with a deflection mechanism assembly is provided. The assembly includes a tubular shaft that receives first and second longitudinal movement wires at a distal end. A control handle includes a main body configured to receive first and second bevel gears. The first longitudinal movement wire is coupled to the first bevel gear and the second longitudinal movement wire is coupled to the second bevel gear. A rotatable adjustment knob is engageable with the control handle and has an external geared portion matingly engageable with the first and second bevel gears and the rotatable adjustment knob is moveable between a first and second position.
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