Patent ID: 8672880
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A remotely controlled catheter positioning system for positioning within a patient's body a catheter having a catheter handle portion, the system comprising: a robotic device comprising a modular handle controller, wherein the modular handle controller is movably supported on a base and configured to receive the catheter handle portion, and wherein the modular handle controller is configured to translate relative to the base and to rotate the catheter handle portion in order to rotate, advance and retract the catheter handle portion in order to position a distal portion of the catheter within the body of the patient; and a telescoping rod coupled to the robotic device through which the catheter is threaded during operation, the telescoping rod being configured to extend or contract in length in response to translational movements of the robotic device in order to prevent buckling of a proximal portion of the catheter during operation of the robotic device.