Video needle syringe
US10548633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging needle apparatus includes a body, a needle coupled to the body, a probe, and an imager. The needle includes a needle body and a sharp tip. The probe can be exposed from the needle or housed within the needle body according to an operation being performed with the image needle apparatus. The imager is disposed inside of the probe, and includes a plurality of photocells.
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