Guide tube systems and methods
US9084621B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/374
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for guiding, supporting, and/or housing instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.
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