A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. The system comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The robotic device has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximal end of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six ranges of motion. In ione embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screw to a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A second motor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwise and counter clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connected to one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflect a tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection. A control unit is connected to all three motors.
申请公布号
WO2007008967(A2)
申请公布日期
2007.01.18
申请号
WO2006US27024
申请日期
2006.07.11
申请人
CARDIAC INVENTIONS UNLIMITED, INC.;COHEN, TODD, J.;EILENBERG, MICHAEL