A verification system for confirming the position of a conduit (1a-1g) inserted within a patient includes an elongate control element (10) dimensioned for insertion within the conduit. The control element has a proximal end and a distal end, and a verification element (8) coupled to a distal region. The verification element is configured to detect the presence of a reference marker (2a-2g) associated with the conduit and communicate a signal indicative of the position of the reference marker relative to the verification element. The control element is also configured to maneuver the verification element along a length of the conduit. The system also includes a drive device (15) coupled to a proximal region of the control element for controlling movement of the control element through the conduit, a controller (14) associated with the verification element and configured to communicate with the verification element, and a signal conductor (12) for conducting the signal between the verification element and the controller.
