Stabilization of visualization catheters
US8131350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems for the stabilization of visualization catheters are described herein which facilitate the deployment and retraction of an imaging hood from a catheter. Such systems may include a deployment catheter and an imaging hood having one or more structural elements which may be integrated or advanced into the hood independently of the hood itself. Moreover, additional features such as rapid exchange ports may be integrated along the hood or along the catheter proximal to the hood to facilitate intravascular procedures and treatments.
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