Catheter handle for controlling the advancement of a guide wire

摘要

A catheter handle (100) for controlling the advancement of a guide wire through a catheter is described. The catheter handle (100) has a distal end to which is coupled a luer lock element (132) and a proximal end to which a control knob is coupled. The luer lock element (132) is stated to be adaptable to allow coupling of the catheter handle to any commonly available commercial catheter. The control knob is coupled to a guide wire advancement mechanism (not shown). Movement of the control knob (120) is translated by the advancement mechanism to advancement or braking of the guide wire.