Catheter with removable vision probe
US9452276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical system includes a catheter and a vision probe that can be removed from the catheter and replaced with a medical probe. The vision probe can thus be used to steer and pose the catheter, and then be removed and replaced with the medical probe when a medical task such as a lung biopsy is performed. A sensor system in the catheter at least partly measures a pose of the catheter, and control logic controls actuation of the catheter to maintain the desired working configuration when the medical probe is used. A small diameter catheter can thus provide vision and biopsy functionality.
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