Ultrasound devices for ablating and removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageways and blood vessels
US5957882A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic catheter device for removing obstructive matter from anatomical passageway includes a tubular body with distal head member in which a plurality of fluid passageways are formed about the lateral surface to expel fluid outward generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body.
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