PRE-DOPED SOLID SUBSTRATE FOR INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES

摘要

Systems, devices, and methods provide a solid-state intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging system that includes an array of ultrasound transducers mounted on a structural uni-body made of a polymeric substance doped with acoustic dampening material. The use of the polymeric substance doped with acoustic dampening material to fabricate the uni-body assists in improving the signal-to-noise ratio associated with the IVUS imaging signals.

主权项

1. An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) device, comprising:
a scanner assembly including, a ferrule including a lumen region; a uni-body surrounding at least a portion of the ferrule, the uni-body including a polymeric substance doped with acoustic dampening material; and a flex circuit mounted onto the uni-body, the flex circuit including a transducer array.