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Steerable distal support system

  • US 7,381,198 B2
  • Filed: 06/08/2004
  • Issued: 06/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A steerable distal support system comprising:

  • an elongate body comprising a proximal portion, an intermediate portion, and a deflectable distal tip integrally formed by slots on the body;

    an expandable centering element integrally formed by slots in the elongate body proximal of the deflectable distal tip, and which is configured for centering the portion of the elongate body when the centering element is in an expanded configuration;

    a first pull wire fixedly attached to the distal tip of the elongate body, wherein pulling of the first pull wire deflects the distal tip; and

    a second pull wire attached to the expandable centering element, wherein pulling of the second pull wire expands the expandable centering element.

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