Flexible instrument
US7775972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/506
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical probe and medical system are provided. The medical probe comprises an elongated shaft, a plurality of electromagnetic elements spaced along the elongated shaft, and a plurality of wires extending through the elongated shaft and configured for energizing the electromagnetic elements that actuate a controlled bending of the elongated shaft. The medical system may comprise the medical probe and a controller configured for energizing the electromagnetic elements via the wires to actuate the controlled bending of the elongated shaft. The medical system may optionally comprise a user interface configured for conveying commands to the controller, in which case, the controller will be configured for energizing the electromagnetic elements via the wires to actuate a controlled bending of the elongated shaft in response to the commands.
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