摘要 |
<p>A self-centering or alignment system for catheter or other medical treatment devices. The system includes magnets (120, 130) on interacting elongate devices (100-1, 116-1) to separate and align the elongate devices (100-1, 116-1) for use. The interactive elongate devices can include a guide catheter (116-1) and treatment catheter (100-1) or a treatment catheter and guide wire. The system of the present invention facilitates insertion and placement of medical devices at a treatment site and provides enhanced maneuverability and insertability for treatment devices.</p> |