Catheter driver system
US8684952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0147
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing medical procedures on an anatomical body includes an extension with an element near its distal end to be extended into the body, and a driver that moves the extension axially into the body, and that causes flexure of the distal end of the extension. The movement and flexure of the extension is driven by the driver from the proximal end of the extension, and an electronic controller directs the operation of the driver.
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