Steerable catheter
US5125895A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to steerable catheters. More particularly, this invention relates to steerable catheters comprising a flexible catheter comprising a spring coil body defining a lumen, the spring coil body having a flexible covering thereon; a deflection wire, the distal end of the deflection wire being attached to the distal end of the spring coil body; and control means attached to the proximal end of the catheter, the proximal end of the deflection wire extending through the control means and the control means having a torque means which fixedly engages said deflection wire.
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