Barry WEITZNER,Paul SMITH,Michael BARENBOYM,Gary KAPPEL,John GOLDEN
申请号：
US15358804
公开号：
US20170072167A1
申请日:
2016.11.22
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要：
Drive systems and methods of use are disclosed herein for performing medical procedures on a patient. The drive systems include various handle types and triggers for controlling catheters and end effectors. The various handle types include a flexible handle and ambidextrous handles that can alter the handedness of the handle for particularized use. The handles drive articulation sections of the catheter and end effectors with various degrees of freedom, and include locks for holding the catheter and/or end effector in place. The catheter systems include structures for allowing degrees of freedom, such as notches, mechanical interlocks, and articulation joints. In addition, the catheters articulate via cables or fluids.
