Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly has an operating head [400] and catheter system [300] that are inserted and navigated within a patient's body while an operator controls the system externally of the operating head. Fluidic communication is provided between the operating head and the external system controls, and rotation is provided to the operating head by means of an external drive system. Numerous system controls are provided, along with various operating systems, sealing assemblies, actuators, torque transfer systems, and the like are provided. Some systems and controls are provided in a control pod [200] and some controls, as well as displays, are provided in a console unit [100].

Abstract: A slip seal adapter is for insertion within a connector of movable catheter components. The adapter includes a rigid tube and a thermally shrinkable wrap extending from the tube. A lumen runs through the adapter to permit the catheter to pass through the connector and through the adapter lumen, whereby the shrinkable wrap sealably surrounds a portion of the catheter. The shrinkable wrap comprises a lubricious material that permits the enclosed catheter to move in a lateral and/or rotational direction and yet maintains the close contact with the catheter.

Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly has an operating head [400] and catheter system [300] that are inserted and navigated within a patient's body while an operator controls the system externally of the operating head. Fluidic communication is provided between the operating head and the external system controls, and rotation is provided to the operating head by means of an external drive system. Numerous system controls are provided, along with various operating systems, sealing assemblies, actuators, torque transfer systems, and the like are provided. Some systems and controls are provided in a control pod [200] and some controls, as well as displays, are provided in a console unit [100].