| abstract |
The invention relates to an operating handle ( 10 - 1, 10 - 2 ) for manipulating a catheter tip ( 80 - 1, 80 - 2 ) of a catheter delivery system. The operating handle ( 10 - 1, 10 - 2 ) comprises a hand grip ( 11 ) designed to be held by a user, and a manipulating part ( 12 ) axially aligned with the hand grip ( 11 ). The manipulating part ( 12 ) is rotatable relatively to the hand grip ( 11 ) about a longitudinal axis (L) defined by the operating handle ( 10 - 1, 10 - 2 ). The operating handle ( 10 - 1, 10 - 2 ) comprises at least one sliding member ( 30, 40 ) operatively linked with the manipulating part ( 12 ) by means of a cam mechanism ( 50 ) such that, upon rotation of the manipulating part ( 12 ) relative to the hand grip ( 11 ), the at least one sliding member ( 30, 40 ) moves axially in the direction of the longitudinal axis (L). |