Steerable device for accessing a target site and methods
CA 2587857 C · Owner: Mathis, Mark · Inventors: Addis, Bruce; Yankelevitz, David F.; Thompson, David
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A variety of steerable needles, lancets trocars, stylets, cannulas and , systems are provided for examining diagnosing, treating, or removing tissue from a patient. The steerable needles, trocars stylets, cannulas and systems , also provide a platform for delivery of target materials such as , therapeutics, biologics, polymers glues, etc. to a target site. An , embodiment of the invention includes a steerable device for use in accessing target site in a patient comprising: a steerable member adapted to penetrate tissue; and a steering mechanism adapted to be operated by a user to apply a bending force to bend the steerable member to access the target site.
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- Filed November 23, 2005 and granted October 10, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 23, 2025.
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