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Catheter for in vivo imaging

US9622706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2008
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0183
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter for in vivo imaging comprising a monolithic outer sheath terminating in a monolithic atraumatic tip having a guidewire lumen. The catheter for in vivo imaging comprising a rotary drive shaft that passes through a central lumen of the monolithic outer sheath to impart rotary motion.

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