Component-based catheter lab intravascular ultrasound system
US10667784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A componentized intravascular ultrasound system is disclosed that flexibly integrates with a catheter lab infrastructure for acquisition and display of intravascular information in a catheter lab environment. The system includes a patient interface module (PIM) adapted to hold a catheter having an imaging probe located near a distal end, a control panel, a monitor for displaying images and patient data, and a processing unit. The processing unit is communicatively coupled to the PIM, the control panel, and the monitor. Furthermore the processing unit adapted to: coordinate operation of the PIM, the control panel, and the monitor; and generate images from image data provides by the PIM. The PIM, control panel and monitor are independently positionable with regard to one another.
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