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Rotational ultrasound imaging catheter with extended catheter body telescope

US10993694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/0073
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to devices for imaging the interior of a vessel. The device can involve an elongated body configured to fit within the lumen of a vessel, a rotatable shaft positioned inside the elongated body, and a telescoping element, wherein a portion of the elongated body extends through the telescoping element, in which the elongated body is configured to contain the rotatable shaft inside the telescoping element.

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