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Devices, systems, and methods for visualizing an occluded vessel

US8936553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

THE VOLCANO CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Jeremy Stigall · San Diego, US
Maritess Minas · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2012
Grant date	Jan 20, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3784
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to visualize severe blockages in a vessel and, in particular, chronic total occlusions in blood vessels. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to visualize the blockage to facilitate safe crossing of the blockage.

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