ROBOTIC INSERTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Apparatus for accessing the lumen of a vessel includes a handle providing a controller for operating the apparatus, an image capturing instrument secured to the handle, a display secured to the handle, images captured by the image capturing instrument are displayed on the display, and a robotic platform coupled to the handle. The robotic platform includes a body, a first motor coupled to the body, the first motor adjusts the robotic platform to achieve a target insertion depth, and a cartridge carrier pivotally coupled to the body, the robotic platform is adjustable to achieve the target insertion depth. The apparatus includes a disposable cartridge attached to the cartridge carrier. The disposable cartridge includes a needle slideably coupled to the disposable cartridge, the needle slides to extend to the target insertion depth, and a sheath slidably coupled to the disposable cartridge, the sheath slides to extend to the target insertion depth.