Control mechanism for steerable medical device
US8992470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A control mechanism for use with a steerable medical device allows for single-handed operation of at least a distal portion of the medical device. The device can be a catheter or an endoscope, for example.
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