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Catheter drive shaft clutch

  • US 20020151799A1
  • Filed: 05/31/2002
  • Published: 10/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A catheter, comprising:

  • an elongate member;

    a rotatable catheter drive shaft disposed within the elongate member, the catheter drive shaft having a proximal end to which torque can be applied; and

    a clutch assembly mechanically coupled to the proximal end of the catheter drive shaft, and configured such that the catheter drive shaft operates in a drive mode before the applied torque exceeds a critical magnitude, and operates in a release mode after the applied torque exceeds the critical magnitude.

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