Steerable device for accessing a target site and methods
US9125639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variety of steerable needles, lancets, trocars, stylets, cannulas and systems are provided for examining, diagnosing, treating, or removing tissue from a patient. The steerable needles, trocars, stylets, cannulas and systems also provide a platform for delivery of target materials, such as therapeutics, biologics, polymers, glues, etc., to a target site. An embodiment of the invention includes a steerable device for use in accessing target site in a patient comprising: a steerable member adapted to penetrate tissue; and a steering mechanism adapted to be operated by a user to apply a bending force to bend the steerable member to access the target site.
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