Catheter for in vivo imaging
US9622706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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