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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2007
Brenda L. Donaldson, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Douglas G. Wildes, Ballston Lake, NY (US);
Paul Martin Backer, Winsted, MN (US);
Marc Donald Knutson, Zimmerman, MN (US);
Brenda L. Donaldson, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Douglas G. Wildes, Ballston Lake, NY (US);
Paul Martin Backer, Winsted, MN (US);
Marc Donald Knutson, Zimmerman, MN (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
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.