CPC A61B 18/1815 (2013.01) [A61B 1/00133 (2013.01); A61B 1/2676 (2013.01); A61B 90/50 (2016.02); A61B 2018/00023 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00577 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00982 (2013.01); A61B 2018/1861 (2013.01); Y10T 29/49826 (2015.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A microwave ablation catheter system, comprising:
a microwave ablation catheter configured for navigation within airways of a patient;
a distal handle including a longitudinal through passage configured to receive the microwave ablation catheter;
a proximal handle slidably disposed within the longitudinal through passage of the distal handle such that the distal handle is movable over the proximal handle;
a locking mechanism coupled to the distal handle and configured to prevent movement of the distal handle relative to the proximal handle; and
an engagement interface extending from the distal handle and configured to releasably attach the distal handle to a navigation catheter configured to receive the microwave ablation catheter for placement of the microwave ablation catheter at a target within the patient.
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