Patent ID: 8708952

Claim:
A system for remote positioning within the body of a patient of a catheter having a proximal portion, the system comprising: a tele-robotic device comprising: a handle controller configured to receive the proximal portion of the catheter; a sled member coupled to the handle controller; a longitudinally-extending sled base configured to advance the sled member longitudinally along a longitudinally-extending guide towards the body of the patient; and a longitudinally-extending sterile barrier positioned on the sled base and comprising a resealable delivery channel configured to receive and guide the catheter, the resealable delivery channel comprising a longitudinally-extending recess dimensioned to accept the catheter and having an opening above the recess comprising a pair of resealable lips configured to provide an entry for the catheter to be pressed into and fed into the recess; and a remote controller configured to receive user input commands and send control commands to the tele-robotic device.