| 发明名称 |
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING A SURFACE OF A BODY LUMEN |
| 摘要 |
An embodiment of an apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen is disclosed. The apparatus includes a locator assembly that has a distal end region configured to extend into an opening of the body lumen and to selectably engage at least a portion of the body lumen adjacent to the opening. The distal end region includes at least one surface engaging element that is configured to engage the surface of the body lumen. The apparatus includes a measuring device that is in electrical communication with the surface engaging element. The measuring device is configured to determine changes in measurable characteristics of the surface engaging element. Methods and apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen are also disclosed. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2015190071(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.07.09 |
| 申请号 |
US201414562467 |
申请日期 |
2014.12.05 |
| 申请人 |
Abbott Laboratories |
发明人 |
Ellingwood Brian A.;Kokish Arkady |
| 分类号 |
A61B5/107;A61B17/00;A61B5/00 |
主分类号 |
A61B5/107 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. An apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen, comprising:
a locator assembly including a distal end region configured to extend into an opening of the body lumen and to selectably engage at least a portion of the body lumen adjacent to the opening, said distal end region including at least one surface engaging element configured to engage the surface of the body lumen; and a measuring device in electrical communication with said surface engaging element, said measuring device configured to determine changes in measurable characteristics of said surface engaging element. |
| 地址 |
Abbott Park IL US |
