Four-way steerable catheter system and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8211025
APP PUB NO 20080097403A1
SERIAL NO

11677791

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Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for catheter positioning. Certain embodiments provide a catheter for use in at least intravenous and intracardiac spaces. The catheter includes a catheter body having a length and a tip portion at a distal end of the catheter body. The catheter also includes a plurality of wires for moving the catheter body in a plurality of directions. The catheter further includes a first control for manipulating the plurality of wires in two primary planes of movement for the catheter body. The catheter includes a second control for manipulating the plurality of wires in two secondary planes of movement for the catheter body. The second control is distinct in appearance and operation from the first control.

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GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC3000 N GRANDVIEW BLVD WAUKESHA WI 53188

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Backer, Paul Martin Winsted, US 1 18
Donaldson, Brenda L Harrison Township, US 7 167
Knutson, Marc Donald Zimmerman, US 1 82
Wildes, Douglas G Ballston Lake, US 17 1068

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