Catheter with imaging assembly
US10272016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J15/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter with an imaging assembly is disclosed. The catheter is used with a console for viewing and/or storing images obtained from the catheter. The catheter may be a feeding tube assembly. The imaging assembly on the feeding tube assembly allows a user to confirm placement of the feeding tube assembly in the patient's alimentary canal.
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