Rotational intravascular ultrasound probe and method of manufacturing same
US11759172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotational intravascular ultrasound probe for insertion into a vasculature and a method of manufacturing the same. The rotational intravascular ultrasound probe comprises an elongate catheter having a flexible body and an elongate transducer shaft disposed within the flexible body. The transducer shaft comprises a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, a drive shaft extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, an ultrasonic transducer disposed near the distal end portion for obtaining a circumferential image through rotation, and a transducer housing molded to the drive shaft and the ultrasonic transducer.
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