Ultrasound catheter system
US11344750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of recanalizing a lumen of a vessel includes positioning an ultrasonic device having a distal end in a first position within the lumen of the vessel; transmitting pulsed ultrasonic vibrations though the ultrasonic device to the distal end; and advancing the distal end through the lumen to recanalize the vessel.
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