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Robotic catheter system and methods

US8190238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for performing an interventional procedure using a robotically controlled guide instrument coupled to an instrument drive assembly, includes manipulating a user interface of a master controller to actuate the drive assembly and thereby position a distal portion of the guide instrument at an interventional procedure site in a patient's body; and providing on a first display a graphically rendered image of the distal portion of the guide instrument overlaying an image of the interventional procedure site, wherein manipulation of the user interface causes a corresponding movement of the instrument model relative to the image in the first display.

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