Connectors for Use With Intravascular Devices and Associated Systems and Methods

摘要

Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, side-loading electrical connectors for use with intravascular devices are provided. The side-loading electrical connector has at least one electrical contact configured to interface with an electrical connector of the intravascular device. A first connection piece of the side-loading electrical connector is movable relative to a second connection piece between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position an elongated opening is formed between the first and second connection pieces to facilitate insertion of the electrical connector between the first and second connection pieces in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intravascular device and wherein in the closed position the at least one electrical contact is electrically coupled to the at least one electrical connector received between the first and second connection pieces.

主权项

1. An intravascular system, comprising:
an intravascular device comprising:
a flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion;at least one electronic component secured to the distal portion of the flexible elongate member; andat least one electrical connector secured to the proximal portion of the flexible elongate member, wherein the at least one electrical connector is electrically coupled to the at least one electronic component secured to the distal portion of the flexible elongate member; and a connector having at least one electrical contact configured to selectively interface with the at least one electrical connector of the intravascular device, the connector including:
a housing defining a central lumen,a mounting structure positioned within the housing adjacent the central lumen,
wherein the at least one electrical contact is secured to the mounting structure;wherein the mounting structure is movable relative to the central lumen between an open position and a closed position;wherein in the open position the at least one electrical contact is positioned adjacent to the central lumen of the housing such that the at least one electrical connector of the intravascular device can be inserted into the central lumen; wherein in the closed position the at least one electrical contact extends at least partially across the central lumen of the housing to electrically couple to the at least one electrical connector of the intravascular device positioned within the central lumen.