System and methods for medical device advancement and rotation
US7635342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/571
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for moving an elongate medical device has at least one drive element for engaging and moving an elongate medical device. Various embodiments provide for moving the separate inner and outer elements of a telescoping medical device. Some systems also provide for the rotation of a rotatable distal element on a rotatable medical device or the rotation of extension element in a telescoping medical device.
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