Catheter with imaging assembly and console with reference library and related methods therefor
US9433339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J15/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system having an imaging assembly having an imaging device for generating imaging signals corresponding to images of anatomy of a patient disclosed. The imaging assembly, which may be a component of a feeding tube assembly, transmits the imaging signals generated to a console, which presents images generated corresponding to the imaging signals on a display. A reference menu is presented on the display including menu items, which correspond to reference materials including photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, diagrams, animations, and/or text. Each of the materials provides information about anatomy, patient preparation, imaging catheter preparation, imaging catheter placement, imaging catheter operation, imaging catheter features, console preparation, console operation, console features, system operation, system features, and/or contact information.
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