Catheter structures for reducing fluoroscopy usage during endovascular procedures
US11458286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter structure, such as a balloon catheter (30), guidewire, or the like, with markings (32) perceptible outside of the vasculature is for use in determining at a location external to the body the position of the catheter structure relative to a treatment area. Related kits are also disclosed.
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