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System and methods for medical device advancement and rotation

US7635342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2004
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2026

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  • 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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