Patent ID: 6726675
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A remote control catheterization system for coaxially inserting into the vasculature of a patient at least a first elongated probe and a second elongated probe, the system comprising:a propelling device for controllably inserting the elongated probes, comprising at least a first mechanism for propelling the first elongated probe and a second mechanism for propelling the second elongated probe, the propelling mechanisms operating coaxially; a control console, in communication with the propelling device, and comprising user controls which are operated by a user of the system remote from the patient to control insertion of the elongated probes into the vasculature by the propelling device; wherein the propelling device comprises a force sensor which measures a force applied during insertion of the elongated probe, the force sensor comprises a torque gauge which measures a torque required to move the elongated probe.