Patent ID: 7591784
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter actuation handle for deflecting a distal end of a tubular catheter body having first and second actuation wires extending from a proximal end of the body, the handle, comprising: a first grip portion including a pivot with a pathway extending through the pivot and generally parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the first grip portion; a bearing assembly located on the first grip portion proximal to the pivot; and an actuator pivotally coupled to the pivot and including first and second ends that are laterally offset from the longitudinal centerline and are on opposite sides of the centerline from each other, wherein, when a distal end of the handle is coupled to the proximal end of the body, the first and second actuation wires extend along the pathway to the bearing assembly and the bearing assembly diverts the first actuation wire to a first connection point on the actuator and the second actuation wire to a second connection point on the actuator.