Abstract: Telescopic guide device (7) with an adapter (10), for mounting on catheters (E) to facilitate their insertion and movement in the human cardiovascular system by a manual procedure or by means of a robotic manipulator, characterized in that the telescopic guide assembly (7) is provided at its other end with an adapter means having a friction coupling (1, 101, 201, 201?, 301, 2, 3, 4), to be mounted on the proximal portion of the catheter which is connected to the handle (M) of the catheter, in such a way that it can be associated with catheters made by different manufacturers and also with catheters having different diameters which lie within a wide range of values.

Abstract: Interface for actuating a robotic manipulator (B) from a remote position for manoeuvring steerable catheters (C) in the human cardiovascular system, comprising a casing (1) with controls which are actuated by an operator in order to remotely control said manipulator, characterized in that these controls comprise a shaft (102) with a hand grip (2) which can be grasped by one of the operator's hands as though he were grasping the handle (D) of said catheter, the hand grip being designed to be subjected to small axial movements in both directions (X) and/or to small rotary movements in both directions (Y), and sensors being provided to detect said movements and to operate the corresponding actuators of the robotic manipulator which are responsible for the catheter's axial movement in both directions and/or for its rotation in both directions, the whole arrangement being such that the operator can control the catheter by means of said hand grip (2) as if he were grasping it directly by the end handle (D), with th

Abstract: Swivel device for the adjustable and removable support of an adapter and introducer unit (A) which facilitates the temporary insertion of flexible catheters (E) into the human cardiovascular system.

Abstract: Robotic manipulator for the remote manoeuvring of steerable catheters (C) in the human cardiovascular system, of the type for subjecting the catheter, by supporting its handle (D) and by stiffening its outer portion by means of a telescopic guide (E), to axial advance and retraction movements, to axial rotation in both directions, and to the necessary steering movements to enable the tip of the catheter to be steered through the twists and turns of the cardiovascular system of the patient (P) and to reach a predetermined point in this system, in a controlled, repeatable and safe way.