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System for indicating catheter deflection

a catheter and deflection technology, applied in the field of catheter probes, can solve the problem of delicate procedure of insertion of the catheter into the patient, and achieve the effect of improving the accuracy of the catheter and detecting the deflection of the catheter

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-17
BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD
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This patent describes an apparatus for deflecting a probe in two directions. The apparatus includes a probe with a distal end that can be deflected and a probe manipulator with two tactile control elements. These control elements can be distinguished from each other as they are operated to deflect the probe in different directions. The manipulator can also display different graphic symbols based on the direction of deflection. The technical effects of this invention include improved precision in controlling the deflection of the probe, as well as enhanced user experience due to the intuitive and tactile feedback provided by the manipulator.

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The insertion of the probe into the patient is typically a delicate procedure, which needs to be performed carefully.

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[0024]Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that facilitates the manipulation of a probe having a distal end which is deflectable in two directions. Typically the two directions are opposite to each other, so that, for example, the distal end may be deflected to the left or to the right. A probe manipulator is coupled to the proximal end of the probe, and the manipulator is configured to have two control elements. Operation of one of the control elements deflects the distal end in one direction; operation of the other control element deflects the distal end in the other direction.

[0025]Typically, an operator using the manipulator to insert the probe into the body of a patient may need to twist the manipulator during or after the insertion, for example to locate the distal end in a desired position. Such a twist may cause the operator to confuse which control element causes which type of deflection, since the operator may typically rely on visible cues, such a...

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Abstract

Apparatus, consisting of a probe, having a proximal end and a distal end, which is deflectable in first and second directions. The apparatus includes a probe manipulator, which is coupled to the proximal end of the probe and has first and second tactile control elements. The elements are operable by a user of the probe to deflect the distal end in the first and second directions, respectively, and are tactilely distinguishable one from the other.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to catheter probes, and specifically to manipulation of the probes by an operator.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Probes such as catheters may be inserted into the body of a patient during a medical procedure that is performed on the patient. The probes may be used for a variety of purposes, such as an internal inspection of the patient, or ablation of an organ of the patient.[0003]The insertion of the probe into the patient is typically a delicate procedure, which needs to be performed carefully.[0004]Documents incorporated by reference in the present patent application are to be considered an integral part of the application except that to the extent any terms are defined in these incorporated documents in a manner that conflicts with the definitions made explicitly or implicitly in the present specification, only the definitions in the present specification should be considered.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]An e...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M25/092
CPCA61B1/0005A61B1/0052A61B1/0057A61M25/0136A61M2209/01A61M25/0133
Inventor LUDWIN, DORON MOSHE
Owner BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD