Patent ID: 6027462
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A control handle assembly for use with a deflectable stylet or guidewire, comprising:a handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion being of increased diameter relative to the distal portion; anda deflection control located adjacent the distal portion of the handle and extending distally therefrom, the control being movable relative to the handle, the handle assembly further comprising means for deflecting the stylet or guidewire responsive to movement of the deflection control relative to the handle; andwherein the deflection control has a proximal portion having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the distal portion of the handle, the proximal portion of the deflection control and the distal portion of the handle together defining a segment of the handle assembly of reduced diameter relative to the proximal portion of the control handle and extending for a distance of at least about one and one half inches along the control handle assembly whereby at least two fingers of a typical physicians hand may conveniently simultaneously grasp the handle and deflection control, stabilizing deflection control relative to the handle.