公开(公告)号：US20150094732A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14494752

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Thomas Jackson ,  Luke Hares ,  Daniel Leonard Fuller

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2034/301

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a hoop drive assembly. A hoop drive assembly according to the various embodiments may include one or more toothed rings and one or more motors coupled to the one or more toothed rings. In the various embodiments, rotation of the one or more toothed rings may change an orientation of a turret supported by the hoop drive assembly and/or move a control actuator of a catheter held in a modular plate coupled to the turret.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供了环向驱动组件。 根据各种实施例的环形驱动组件可以包括一个或多个齿环和一个或多个耦合到一个或多个齿环的电动机。 在各种实施例中，一个或多个齿环的旋转可以改变由环箍驱动组件支撑的转台的定向和/或移动保持在联接到转台的模块化板中的导管的控制致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20140243851A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14270921

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Todd J. Cohen ,  Dara McMahon ,  Robert C. Royce

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0105 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/201 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B18/0206 ,  A61B18/06 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B90/40 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61M25/0133 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61N1/362 ,  A61N1/39 ,  A61N5/10

Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled robotic catheter device inserting a handle of a catheter into a handle controller, inserting the catheter tubular portion into a resealable delivery channel forming a sterile barrier to a sled base, engaging a tip of the catheter with a sterile introducer disposed at an end of the sled base and engaged with the patient's body, positioning the catheter into the patient's body by remotely sending commands to the tele-robotic device to cause the sled member to advance toward the patient's body, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.

Abstract translation: 使用远程控制的机器人导管装置来处理人或动物患者的实施方案，其将导管的手柄插入手柄控制器中，将导管管状部分插入到可重新密封的输送通道中，该输送通道形成对滑板基座的无菌屏障， 所述导管具有布置在所述滑板底部的端部并与患者身体接合的无菌引导器，通过向所述远程机器人装置远程发送命令以使所述滑动构件朝向所述患者的身体前进，将所述导管定位到患者体内， 以及使用导管对患者执行诊断或治疗程序。 诊断或治疗程序可以包括测绘程序，消融程序，血管成形术程序，药物递送程序; 电生理过程，放射学程序和医疗器械植入或定位程序。

公开(公告)号：US20150073342A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478023

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Thomas Jackson ,  Luke Hares

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide linearly stationary catheter drive assemblies enabled to move a catheter's sheath along a linear axis while holding the catheter handle stationary along that linear axis. In the various embodiments, the linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may be configured to move the catheter's sheath along the linear axis while holding the catheter handle stationary along the linear axis and rotating the catheter handle about the linear axis. In an embodiment, a linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may include a loop drive configured to move the catheter sheath along the linear axis. In an embodiment, a linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may include a pinch drive configured to move the catheter sheath along the linear axis.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供线性固定的导管驱动组件，其能够沿着线性轴线移动导管的护套，同时沿着该线性轴线固定导管手柄。 在各种实施例中，线性固定导管驱动组件可以被配置为沿着线性轴线移动导管鞘，同时沿着线性轴线固定导管手柄并使导管手柄围绕线性轴线旋转。 在一个实施例中，线性静止导管驱动组件可以包括环形驱动器，其构造成沿着线性轴线移动导管护套。 在一个实施例中，线性静止导管驱动组件可以包括构造成沿着线性轴线移动导管鞘的夹紧驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US20150073340A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478738

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61B34/30 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/7455 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2034/742 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a remote controller for a catheter positioning system configured to be operated with a single hand by a catheter positioning system operator. In an embodiment, the remote controller may include a thumb joystick control, first wheel control, and second wheel control. In an embodiment, the remote controller may include various visual indicators and/or haptic feedback mechanisms providing information to a catheter positioning system operator.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供用于导管定位系统的遥控器，该导管定位系统配置成由导管定位系统操作者用单手操作。 在一个实施例中，遥控器可以包括拇指操纵杆控制，第一轮控制和第二轮控制。 在一个实施例中，遥控器可以包括向导管定位系统操作者提供信息的各种视觉指示器和/或触觉反馈机构。

公开(公告)号：US20150073339A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478711

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: Various embodiments enable an introducer for a catheter to be rotated around an axis and/or traversed backward and/or forward along the axis. In various embodiments, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an introducer support configured to be rotated around an axis and/or extended or retracted along the axis. The introducer may be manually operated and/or operated by motors in a nose cone of a catheter positioning system. In various embodiments, a portion of the introducer support may be configured to flex. In other embodiment, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an adjustable nose cone of a catheter positioning system.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例使得用于导管的导引器能够围绕轴线旋转和/或沿轴线向后和/或向前移动。 在各种实施例中，引导器的定位可以通过构造成围绕轴线旋转和/或沿轴线延伸或缩回的导引器支撑件来实现。 引导器可以由导管定位系统的鼻锥中的电动机手动操作和/或操作。 在各种实施例中，导引器支撑件的一部分可构造成弯曲。 在另一个实施例中，引导器的定位可以通过导管定位系统的可调节的鼻锥来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20140081204A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14087516

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Todd J. Cohen ,  Micheal Eilenberg

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0105 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0133

Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled robotic catheter device including inserting a catheter handle of a catheter into a modular handle controller of the remotely controlled robotic catheter device, operating the catheter remotely with the remotely controlled robotic catheter device to introduce the catheter into a body of the patient, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.

Abstract translation: 使用远程控制的机器人导管装置治疗人或动物患者的实施方案包括将导管的导管手柄插入远程控制的机器人导管装置的模块化手柄控制器中，用远程控制的机器人导管装置远程操作导管以引入 导管进入患者的身体，并且使用导管对患者执行诊断或治疗过程。 诊断或治疗程序可以包括测绘程序，消融程序，血管成形术程序，药物递送程序; 电生理过程，放射学程序和医疗器械植入或定位程序。

公开(公告)号：US20160184588A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14982249

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: Catheter Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Locke ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61N1/365 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/0452 ,  A61B5/042

CPC classification number: A61N1/3655 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B5/0452 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B2562/063 ,  A61N1/0517

Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems of the various embodiments may include an esophageal probe including and elongate tube, at least one pair of pacing electrodes and at least one temperature sensor. The elongate tube may include a proximal end for coupling to a handle and a distal end for insertion into an esophagus of a patient. The pair of pacing electrodes may be disposed at the distal end of the elongate tube, along with the temperature sensor. The temperature monitoring equipment may monitor the temperatures sensor, enable pacing to be conducted using the pair of pacing electrodes when measured temperature is within one or more thresholds, and preventing pacing from being conducted when measured temperature is not within the one or more thresholds.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的方法，装置和系统可以包括食管探针，其包括和细长管，至少一对起搏电极和至少一个温度传感器。 细长管可以包括用于联接到手柄的近端和用于插入患者食道的远端。 一对起搏电极可以与温度传感器一起设置在细长管的远端处。 温度监测设备可以监测温度传感器，当测量温度在一个或多个阈值内时，可以使用该对起搏电极进行起搏，并且当测量温度不在一个或多个阈值内时防止起搏进行。

公开(公告)号：US09333324B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14087516

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Todd J. Cohen ,  Michael Eilenberg

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0105 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0133

Abstract: Embodiment methods of treating a human or animal patient using a remotely controlled catheter insertion system include inserting a catheter handle of a catheter into a handle controller of the remotely controlled catheter insertion system, operating the catheter remotely with the remotely controlled catheter insertion system to introduce the catheter into a body of the patient, and performing a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on the patient using the catheter. Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures may include a mapping procedure, an ablation procedure, an angioplasty procedure, a drug delivery procedure; an electrophysiology procedure, a radiological procedure, and a medical device implantation or positioning procedure.

Abstract translation: 使用遥控导管插入系统来治疗人或动物患者的实施方案包括将导管的导管手柄插入遥控导管插入系统的手柄控制器中，用远程控制的导管插入系统远程操作导管以引入 导管进入患者的身体，并且使用导管对患者执行诊断或治疗程序。 诊断或治疗程序可以包括测绘程序，消融程序，血管成形术程序，药物递送程序; 电生理过程，放射学程序和医疗器械植入或定位程序。

公开(公告)号：US20150182726A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14143435

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: Catheter Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： David A. Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B8/08

CPC classification number: A61M25/0108 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/52 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00511 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2090/3784 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61M25/0133 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M2025/0166

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and non-transitory processor-readable storage media for a computing device to generate repositioning instructions for a remotely-controlled catheter positioning system to position a first catheter co-located with a second catheter within a patient's organ, including performing image analysis on imagery generated based on data from the first catheter, calculating positioning corrections based on the performed image analysis, generating repositioning instructions based on the calculated positioning correction information, and transmitting control signals based on the generated repositioning instructions to the remotely-controlled catheter positioning device. The computing device may also determine whether a representation of the second catheter is within the imagery based on the performed image analysis and whether a representation of a tip of the second catheter is at a desired location within the imagery. In an embodiment, the first catheter may be an ultrasound catheter.

Abstract translation: 用于计算设备的系统，设备，方法和非暂时处理器可读存储介质，用于产生用于远程控制的导管定位系统的重新定位指令，以将与第二导管共同定位在患者器官内的第一导管，包括执行 基于来自第一导管的数据生成的图像的图像分析，基于所执行的图像分析计算定位校正，基于所计算的定位校正信息生成重新定位指令，以及基于所生成的重新定位指令将控制信号发送到远程控制的导管 定位装置 计算设备还可以基于所执行的图像分析以及第二导管的尖端的表示是否在图像内的期望位置来确定第二导管的表示是否在图像内。 在一个实施例中，第一导管可以是超声导管。

公开(公告)号：US20150094653A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14494693

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0133 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0111 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61M2025/0166

Abstract: Embodiments include a spreader and a resealable delivery channel in a catheter positioning system configured to introduce a catheter into the resealable delivery channel. The spreader may have shapes configured to help users insert the spreader and a catheter into the resealable delivery channel and to retain the spreader and the catheter within the resealable delivery channel. The resealable delivery channel may be shaped to accommodate the spreader or catheter. The resealable delivery channel may include flexible plastic lips that are moveable to facilitate insertion of the spreader and a catheter into the resealable delivery channel.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括在导管定位系统中的扩张器和可重新密封的输送通道，该导管定位系统构造成将导管引入到可重新密封的输送通道中。 吊具可以具有配置成帮助用户将扩张器和导管插入可重新密封的输送通道并将扩张器和导管保持在可再密封输送通道内的形状。 可重新密封的输送通道可以被成形为容纳扩张器或导管。 可重新密封的输送通道可以包括柔性塑料唇缘，其可移动以便于将扩张器和导管插入到可再密封输送通道中。