Tri-directional articulating catheter

Details Tri-directional articulating catheter Tri-directional articulating catheter

2006-12-12

2011-11-29

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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ABSTRACT:
A catheter capable of articulating in two and three directions is provided. Articulation at the distal tip of the catheter is facilitated by applying selective tension on a steering wire disposed in a lumen that resides peripheral to a central working lumen. Tension on the steering wire through the peripheral lumen causes the catheter tip to bend while the central working lumen resists compression.

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