Inserting shape detecting probe

Details Inserting shape detecting probe Inserting shape detecting probe

2004-09-27

2010-12-14

Smith, Philip R (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having flexible tube structure

C600S117000, C600S434000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850605

ABSTRACT:
An inserting shape detecting probe has a long and slender core wire, a plurality of shape detecting devices, signal lines, and an outer sheath. The plurality of shape detecting devices extended from the signal lines are fixed to the core wire at a predetermined interval. The core wire is inserted in the outer sheath. The inserting shape detecting probe has a thermal radiating member which is arranged along the outer circumference of at least one of the shape detecting devices.

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