Frequency-tunable intraluminal ultrasound device
US11589835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intraluminal ultrasound devices, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an intraluminal ultrasound device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a distal portion and a longitudinal axis; and a transducer array disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and circumferentially positioned around the longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member. The transducer array includes a plurality of micromachined ultrasound transducers (MUTs). In addition, the transducer array is configured to obtain ultrasound imaging data of the body lumen in response to a first electrical signal, and apply an ultrasound therapy within the body lumen in response to a second electrical signal.
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