Patent ID: 7588555
Filing Date: 2009-09-15
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A deflectable catheter assembly comprising: a catheter body extending from a deflectable distal end to a proximal end and having an intermediate portion therebetween, wherein the catheter body includes an actuator lumen; a housing coupled to the proximal end of the catheter body; a flexible element extending from the housing through the actuator lumen to the deflectable distal end, wherein the deflectable distal end is controllable by pushing and pulling of the flexible element; a first tubular support engaged around the flexible element therein and coupled to an actuator mechanism disposed within the housing, the first tubular support movable with the actuator mechanism, wherein the first tubular support substantially constrains lateral movement of the flexible element; and a second tubular support telescopically engaged with the first tubular support.