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Over-the-wire ultrasound system

US10314560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2014
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 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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