Doppler elongate flexible member having an inflatable balloon mounted thereon
US5226421A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/445
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A doppler guide wire having an inflatable balloon thereon which is inflatable with a balloon inflation medium. An elongate flexible member having proximal and distal extremities. An ultrasonic transducer is secured to the distal extremity of the elongate flexible member. An inflatable balloon mounted on the distal extremity of the elongate flexible member proximal of the ultrasonic transducer. A balloon inflation lumen opens into the interior of the balloon and extends along the length of the elongate flexible member. Conductors are connected to the ultrasonic transducer and extend along the length of the elongate flexible member.
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