Apparatus having stabilization members for percutaneously performing surgery and methods of use

USRE43300E1 · kind E1 · reissue

Assignee

• Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Vahid Saadat · Redwood Shores, US
• John H. Ream · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 18, 2002
• Grant date: Apr 3, 2012
• Expiry date: Apr 18, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for performing surgery within an organ or vessel are provided. A catheter is provided having a longitudinal axis and an end region carrying an end effector, the end region movable to a series of positions along the longitudinal axis and with an selectable orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. The catheter includes elements for stabilizing the end region of the apparatus within an organ or vessel, and for counteracting reaction forces developed during actuation of the end effector.