Conductive support member for intravascular imaging device and associated devices, systems, and methods
US11224407B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/189
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular imaging device is provided. In one embodiment, the intravascular imaging device includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion; an imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly including: a flex circuit; a conductor extending along the flexible elongate member and in electrical communication with the flex circuit; and a support member around which the flex circuit is positioned, the support member including a conductive portion electrically coupled to the support member.
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