Off-axis visualization systems
US9226648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00577
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Off-axis visualization systems are described herein which facilitate the deployment, visualization, and retraction of an imaging element from a catheter. Such a system may include a deployment catheter and an attached imaging hood deployable into an expanded configuration as well as an imaging element, such as a CCD or CMOS imager, which may be deployed from a low profile configuration into a position which is off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the deployment catheter and/or imaging hood.
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