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Deflectable sheath handle assembly and method therefor

US7615044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2006
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0136
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A deflectable catheter assembly includes a deflectable body manipulatable by a rotating actuator of a housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a sliding member having a threaded portion including a first threaded portion having a first pitch and a second threaded portion having a second pitch, where the first pitch is different than the second pitch.

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