Complex shape steerable tissue visualization and manipulation catheter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8657805
APP PUB NO 20080281293A1
SERIAL NO

12117655

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Complex steerable catheter visualization and tissue manipulation systems and their methods of use are disclosed herein. The deployment catheter is articulated using various steering mechanisms. Tissue visualization is accomplished from the visualization hood at the distal end of the deployment catheter, the hood having an ability to expand and other features to facilitate visualization and articulation at the tissue surface.

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  • INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

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Peh, Ruey-Feng Mountain View, US 76 7657
Rothe, Chris A San Mateo, US 47 4471
Saadat, Vahid Saratoga, US 345 50917

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