Catheter introducer system for exploration of body cavities

Details Catheter introducer system for exploration of body cavities Catheter introducer system for exploration of body cavities

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S146000, C604S095010

Reexamination Certificate

active

10720072

ABSTRACT:
A self propelling catheter introducer system for exploring a body cavity is disclosed which includes a flexible tubular catheter, an everting tube and a steering section located near the distal end of the catheter that is introduced in a body cavity. The steering section is adapted for pointing the distal end in a desired direction using a plurality of rods adapted to be extended and retracted.

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