Image guided surgery system guide wire and methods of manufacturing and use
US12420066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a guide wire system comprising (a) a guide wire having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the guide wire comprises a superelastic material, (b) a first connector coupled to the proximal end of the guide wire, (c) a second connector coupled to the guide wire between the distal end and the proximal end, (d) an electromagnetic sensor coupled to the distal end of the guide wire, and (e) a polymeric tube surrounding the guide wire and at least a portion of the electromagnetic sensor.
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