Gastrointestinal catheter/endoscope tracking system
Definition
A multicomponent assembly of mains electricity (AC-powered) devices designed for real-time visualization/navigation of a catheter and/or endoscope during insertion in the gastrointestinal tract, by detecting its position/movement within an electromagnetic (EM) field and displaying three-dimensional (3-D) virtual images on a monitoring screen. The system primarily consists of a main control unit with monitor and an external EM field generator or sensor, and may also require/include an external reference sensor; additional accessories (e.g., remote control, stand/trolley) may also be included.