GUIDEWIRE MANIPULATION DEVICE

摘要

One preferred embodiment includes a guidewire manipulation device for manipulating a guidewire during a procedure. Preferably, the guidewire manipulation device includes a powered motor that drives a tandem roller assembly. The guidewire is passed through a hole positioned lengthwise through the device where the roller assembly engages the guidewire's outer surface. The interface of the manipulation device includes a power button that directs the internal roller assembly to roll the guidewire in a desired rotational direction. Additional interface controls are also preferable to provide a different roll patterns, depending upon surgeon preference and guidewire placement efficiency.

主权项

1. A guidewire manipulation device comprising:
a casing sized to at least partially fit within a user's hand; a passage extending along a length of said casing and sized for passage of a guidewire therethrough; a rotation assembly fixed within said casing and positioned to engage said guidewire positioned within said passage; a motor disposed within said casing and operatively coupled to said roller assembly so as to drive rotation of said roller assembly; a power supply connected to said motor; and an interface in communication with said motor for selectively actuating movement of said motor.