ADJUSTABLE NOSE CONE FOR A CATHETER POSITIONING SYSTEM

摘要

Various embodiments enable an introducer for a catheter to be rotated around an axis and/or traversed backward and/or forward along the axis. In various embodiments, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an introducer support configured to be rotated around an axis and/or extended or retracted along the axis. The introducer may be manually operated and/or operated by motors in a nose cone of a catheter positioning system. In various embodiments, a portion of the introducer support may be configured to flex. In other embodiment, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an adjustable nose cone of a catheter positioning system.

主权项

1. A introducer support configured for supporting an introducer for a catheter positioning system, comprising:
a hollow inner cylindrical body having an attachment end configured to be secured in a nose cone of the catheter positioning system; and a hollow outer cylindrical body encircling the inner cylindrical body, an end of the outer cylindrical body opposite the attachment end comprising a clamp configured to hold an introducer, wherein:
the outer cylindrical body is slidably configured to rotate around the inner cylindrical body to rotate the clamp around an axis of the introducer support; andthe outer cylindrical body is slidably configured to slide along the inner cylindrical body to extend or retract the clamp along the axis of the introducer support.