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UNIVERSAL PROGRAMMABLE GUIDE CATHETER

  • US 20030236445A1
  • Filed: 06/21/2002
  • Published: 12/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A guide catheter apparatus, comprising:

  • (a) a guide catheter portion comprising a plurality of electroactive polymer actuators disposed along its axial length, said actuators changing guide catheter portion shape based upon received control signals; and

    (b) a control unit coupled to said plurality of actuators and sending said control signals to said plurality of actuators.

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