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CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF DISTAL PORTION OF MEDICAL DEVICE

  • US 20090171275A1
  • Filed: 12/05/2008
  • Published: 07/02/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device capable of omni-directional control, comprising:

  • an elongated member including a deflectable portion at a distal end portion of the elongated member; and

    a control portion disposed on the elongated member, the control portion including an elastic element and a flexible element, angular movement of a first portion of the control portion with respect to a second portion of the control portion adapted to amplify deflection of the deflectable portion of the elongated member.

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