Systems and methods for visualizing tissue during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
US6522913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/541
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter tube carries an imaging element for visualizing tissue. The catheter tube also carries a support structure, which extends beyond the imaging element for contacting surrounding tissue away from the imaging elements, the imaging element being movable with the support structure. The support element stabilizes the imaging element, while the imaging element visualizes tissue in the interior body region. The support structure also carries a diagnostic or therapeutic component to contact surrounding tissue.
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