Medical tool positioning devices, systems, and methods of use and manufacture
US12268554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0147
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical tool positioning and control devices, systems, and methods. Handle assemblies that allow a steerable shaft to be steered, while allowing the separate movement of a medical tool. The handle assemblies can allow for rotation and axial movement of the medical tool, and optionally with an actuator disposed distal to a second actuator that controls steering of the steerable shaft.
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