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Robotic catheter system

  • US 20050222554A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2005
  • Published: 10/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A robotic catheter system, comprising:

  • a controller including a master input device;

    an instrument driver in communication with the controller, the instrument driver having a guide instrument interface including a plurality of guide instrument drive elements responsive to control signals generated, at least in part, by the master input device; and

    an elongate guide instrument having a base, distal end, and a working lumen, the guide instrument base operatively coupled to the guide instrument interface, the guide instrument comprising a plurality of guide instrument control elements operatively coupled to respective guide drive elements and secured to the distal end of the guide instrument, the guide instrument control elements axially moveable relative to the guide instrument such that movement of the guide instrument distal end may be controlled by movement of the master input device.

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