Motorized systems and methods for accessing the lumen of a vessel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9427207
APP PUB NO 20150087992A1
SERIAL NO

14558160

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An apparatus is utilized for accessing the lumen of a vessel. The apparatus includes a main body and a disposable cartridge. The main body includes a imaging device attachment, wherein the imaging device attachment is utilized to secure an image capturing instrument to the main body; a cartridge carrier coupled to the imaging device attachment, wherein the cartridge carrier is adjustable to achieve a target insertion depth; and a first motor coupled to the cartridge carrier, wherein the first motor adjust the cartridge carrier to achieve the target insertion depth. The disposable cartridge is attached to the cartridge carrier and houses a sheath, needle, or guidewire to be inserted into the vessel to the target insertion depth.

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HOUSTON MEDICAL ROBOTICS INC17225 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 350 HOUSTON TX 77058

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dannecker, Bruce W League City, US 7 145
Goodwin, Katherine E Houston, US 7 145
Lacey, Joseph M Hartselle, US 7 145
Sheldon, Jeffery J League City, US 11 220
Smith, Kenneth R League City, US 111 3422

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