Catheter with multiple ultrasound radiating members
US8192363B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system for delivering ultrasonic energy to a treatment site includes a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end. An ultrasonic assembly is positioned within the treatment zone and provides providing an average longitudinal power density between about 0.2 and about 1.0 W/cm within the treatment zone.
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