A dual function catheter handle is provided for simultaneous movement of two
control
wires. The catheter handle has a handle housing having proximal and distal ends
and a generally hollow interior. A core is mounted in the interior of the handle
housing, the core having a longitudinal slot therethrough. A first moveable member
is provided with a proximal end mounted in the interior of the handle housing and
a distal end extending outside the handle housing. The first moveable member is
longitudinally moveable relative to the handle housing. A second moveable member
is mounted in the longitudinal slot of the core and is longitudinally moveable
relative to the core and handle housing. The second moveable member has a threaded
surface. A rotatable member is mounted on the handle housing. The rotatable member
has a threaded inner surface that mates with the threaded surface of the second
moveable member so that rotation of the rotatable member causes longitudinal movement
of the second moveable member. The first moveable member and second moveable member
are capable of simultaneously moving proximally relative to the handle housing.
