DEVICE HAVING ECHOGENIC FEATURES

摘要

A medical device system includes an introducer tube defining a lumen and an opening at a distal end. A medical device is disposed within the lumen of the introducer tube in a first position. The medical device is movable within the introducer tube between the first position and a second position. In the second position, the medical device extends at least partially beyond the distal end. The medical device defines at least one echogenic feature thereon for allowing visualization of the medical device upon insertion of the medical device in the patient's anatomy. In one form, a surgical electrode for insertion into a patient's anatomy is provided. The surgical electrode, which is configured to apply a current to a tissue, includes a coil defining a plurality of helical turns and at least one echogenic feature for allowing visualization of the coil when the coil is inserted into the patient's anatomy.

主权项

1. A medical device system for insertion into a patient's anatomy, the medical device system comprising:
an introducer tube defining a lumen therein, the introducer tube defining an opening at a distal end of the introducer tube; a medical device disposed within the lumen of the introducer tube in a first position, the medical device being movable within the introducer tube between the first position and a second position, wherein in the second position, the medical device extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube, the medical device defining at least one echogenic feature thereon for allowing visualization of the medical device when the medical device is inserted into the patient's anatomy in the second position.