Steerable sheath including elastomeric member
US9821143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/286
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An MR compatible steerable sheath with elastomeric member is provided. The elastomeric member is configured to serve as a reservoir and receive contrast media therewithin. The elastomeric member is positioned on the distal end of the steerable sheath and may circumferentially surround the sheath shaft or be offset from a longitudinal axis thereof. In operation, the contrast media allows a user to view the distal tip of the steerable sheath by virtue of the contrast media contained within the elastomeric member.
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