Complex shape steerable tissue visualization and manipulation catheter
US9155452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0161
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Complex shape steerable tissue visualization and manipulation catheters and their methods of use of disclosed herein. The deployment catheter may be articulated utilizing various steering mechanisms to adjust a position of a visualization hood or membrane through which underlying tissue may be visualized.
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