Ultrasonic probe with low-friction bushings
US6613056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic probe assembly is provided. The probe assembly includes a cannula and an ultrasonic probe disposed within the cannula. The probe assembly further includes a low-friction bushing disposed within the cannula and adapted to maintain the cannula and ultrasonic probe in a relatively fixed longitudinal relationship.
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