A steerable/deflectable catheter is a medical device used to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures within the human body. It’s made of a soft material that passes fiber optics, cables, or other tools inside the catheter so doctors can view or manipulate specific areas.
Steerable/deflectable catheters are commonly used for endoscopy, interventional procedures or treatments, such as gastroscopy, enteroscopy, cardiac catheterization procedures, etc. Its flexibility and maneuverability enable doctors to accurately navigate to the target area and perform necessary operations.
This conduit is usually made up of multiple joints and can be operated with an external joystick or controller. The doctor can adjust the bending angle, direction and depth of the catheter through the controller to achieve the desired position and angle.
The use of steerable/deflectable catheters can reduce surgical trauma and pain and improve surgical accuracy and safety. It is widely used in the medical field and is constantly developed and improved to meet different clinical needs.