The present invention is a visualization system including a small gauge vision catheter that is designed to be stand-alone or received within an instrument channel of a larger endoscope. The vision catheter has imaging means disposable within an imaging channel, a working channel, and an electromagnetic sensor element insertable into the working channel of the catheter to provide position tracking. The working channel of the catheter also provides access for therapeutic and diagnostic tools.
申请公布号
WO2007109418(A3)
申请公布日期
2008.03.13
申请号
WO2007US63464
申请日期
2007.03.07
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
发明人
CLERC, CLAUDE, O.;HUTCHINS, JOHN;ROUSSEAU, ALEXANDRA;HEADLEY, F., ANTHONY, JR.