Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method of and apparatus for positioning and maintaining the position of endoscopic instruments
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Application No.: US14078037Application Date: 2013-11-12
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Publication No.: US09352124B2Publication Date: 2016-05-31
- Inventor: John E. Hutchins , Mark L. Adams , Mark Mallaby , Scott E. Swaffar , Martin G. Donofrio , Oscar R. Carillo, Jr. , Tracy Gandolfi , Mike Mangano , Robert G. Reynolds , Russell F. Durgin
- Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. , Theresa A. Durgin
- Applicant Address: US MN Maple Grove
- Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
- Current Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Maple Grove
- Agency: Seager, Tufte & Wickhem, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B18/18
- IPC: A61B18/18 ; A61B17/32 ; A61B17/20 ; A61M25/01 ; A61B18/14 ; A61B17/00 ; A61B17/22 ; A61B18/00 ; A61B18/12
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140058426A1 METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AND MAINTAINING THE POSITION OF ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS Public/Granted day:2014-02-27
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