A catheter positioning device

摘要

A catheter positioning system comprises a guide catheter extension (24) adapted to co-operate with a guide catheter, a catheter positioning device (21,22,A) adapted to engage a catheter and guide the catheter within the guide catheter extension (24), wherein the guide catheter extension (24) further comprises a plurality of engagement means (32) for fixing the relative points of the guide catheter extension and the positioning device at any one of a number of positions over its length. The guide catheter extension (24) capable of receiving a catheter comprises a substantially rigid tubular section (27) capable of sealing engagement within a compression fitting (29) of the guide catheter. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>