CPC A61M 25/0113 (2013.01) [A61B 6/48 (2013.01); A61B 17/3415 (2013.01); A61B 17/3498 (2013.01); A61B 34/20 (2016.02); A61B 34/30 (2016.02); A61M 39/06 (2013.01); A61M 39/10 (2013.01); A61M 39/1055 (2013.01); A61B 2034/2065 (2016.02); A61B 2034/301 (2016.02); A61M 2039/062 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A robotic catheter system comprising:
a connector defining a pathway and including a first connection member, a second connection member and a breakaway portion, the breakaway portion being at a center portion of the connector, the center portion being at a separate location than the first connection member and the second connection member,
the connector including a region of alternating ridges and grooves proximate the first connection member;
a catheter extending through the connector, wherein the first connection member and the second connection member separable at the breakaway portion once a predetermined force is applied to the connector.
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