Imaging probe housing with fluid flushing
US8167809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/4494
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging probe for use in a catheter for ultrasonic imaging is provided. The catheter may be of the type including a sheath having an opening at a distal end for conducting a fluid there through. The imaging probe includes a distal housing coupled to a drive shaft for rotation, a transducer within the distal housing for generating and sensing ultrasonic waves, and a fluid flow promoter that promotes flow of the fluid within the sheath across the transducer.
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