Patent ID: 9357901
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A system for graphically visualizing an approximate overall bend of a steerable distal portion of an elongate instrument relative to an x-y-z reference frame, comprising: an instrument having an elongate body, said elongate body comprising a proximal portion and a steerable distal portion extending longitudinally along a z-axis of the reference frame when in an approximately straight position; at least one tensioning member attached to said steerable distal portion, wherein actuation of said at least one tensioning member results in an approximate y-bend and an approximate x-bend of said steerable distal portion, and wherein said approximate y-bend and approximate x-bend define the approximate overall bend of said steerable distal portion; a graphical user interface representing an x-y plane of the reference frame; and an icon displayed on the graphical user interface, the icon representing a magnitude and a direction of the approximate overall bend of the steerable distal portion wherein: