Over-the-wire ultrasound system
US10314560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4444
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are embodiments of devices and methods for imaging the inside of a body part, such as a blood vessel. In particular embodiments, a catheter has a chamber within which is a transducer. A wire guide channel extends throughout the length of the catheter. The transducer is rotatable around the wire guide channel.
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