SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING DEVICE ENGAGEMENT

摘要

An intravenous ultrasound (IVUS) system can include a catheter and a translation mechanism for translating the catheter. Engagement between the catheter and the translation mechanism may be detected, and the translation mechanism can be placed in a connected or disconnected mode, accordingly. When in connected mode, certain IVUS operations may be enabled when compared to disconnected mode, wherein such operations may be disabled. Thus, some embodiments may ensure proper engagement between the catheter and the translation mechanism prior to allowing certain IVUS operations to be carried out.

主权项

1. A method for operating an IVUS system that includes circuitry, an IVUS catheter, and a translation mechanism, the method comprising:
receiving a command to perform an IVUS task; measuring a first output from the circuitry corresponding to engagement between the IVUS catheter and the translation mechanism; determining, via the first output, if the IVUS catheter is anchored to the translation mechanism; placing the translation mechanism in a connected mode if the IVUS catheter is anchored to the translation mechanism or in a disconnected mode if the IVUS catheter is not anchored to the translation mechanism; and performing the IVUS task if the translation mechanism is in the connected mode but not if the translation mechanism is in the disconnected mode.