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Systems, methods, and devices for injecting media contrast

US7927305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for delivering a contrast medium to a treatment site including a delivery device, and a portable power injector. The delivery device includes a guidewire lumen and a contrast injection lumen, the guidewire lumen and contrast injection lumen being at least partially coaxial. The portable power injector includes an injector body and is configured to contain a contrast medium. The injector body has a plunger disposed therein. The portable power injector also includes a pressure generator, the pressure generator being configured to apply a pressure to the plunger to drive the contrast medium from the injector body and through a distal end of the contrast injection lumen.

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