Remotely controlled catheter insertion system

摘要

A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.

主权项

1. A system for remotely controlling within the body of a patient a catheter having a proximal portion, the system comprising:
a tele-robotic device comprising:
a modular plate configured to receive the proximal portion of the catheter;a sled member coupled to the modular plate;a longitudinally-extending sled base configured to advance the sled member longitudinally towards the body of the patient; anda longitudinally-extending sterile barrier configured to be positioned on said sled base, the longitudinally-extending sterile barrier comprising a longitudinally-extending recess dimensioned to accept the catheter and having an opening above the recess comprising dual flexible liner elements configured to provide an entry for the catheter to be pressed into and fed into the recess; and a remote controller, wherein the modular plate comprises two or more control interfaces for actuating two or more control mechanisms of the catheter.