Method and apparatus for sequentially performing multiple intraluminal procedures
US5855563A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sleeve catheters having an interactive device near their distal ends are provided for introduction while disposed over conventional interventional and imaging catheters. Exemplary interactive devices on the sleeve catheters include ultrasonic imaging arrays, drug delivery lumens, and the like. The sleeve catheters are most commonly used with angioplasty catheters, stent placement catheters, atherectomy catheters, and the like.
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