Variable drive force apparatus and method for robotic catheter system
US9750576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/301
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic system includes a bedside system comprising an axial drive mechanism and a rotational drive mechanism. An engagement mechanism engages and disengages a percutaneous device from at least one of the axial drive mechanism and rotational drive mechanism. A remote work station includes a user interface and a control system operatively coupled to the user interface. The control system is configured to communicate a control signal to the engagement mechanism to engage and disengage the percutaneous device from one of the axial drive mechanism and rotational drive mechanism.
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