An intraluminal imaging catheter system for viewing segments of vessels downstream of the catheter itself is provided. The catheter system incorporates an ultrasonic transducer pivotally mounted adjacent the catheter's distal end. A flexible drive means disposed within a flexible tubular member adapted for insertion into the vessel causes the transducer to pivot back and forth to scan a segment of the vessel. Optionally, the forward viewing catheter system of the present invention may be combined with a work element such as a biopsy tool or other device for use in conjunction with the imaging capability.
申请公布号
EP0681454(B1)
申请公布日期
2003.04.23
申请号
EP19940908591
申请日期
1994.01.14
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
发明人
MARONEY, JOHN, F.;ALDRICH, WILLIAM, N.;BELEF, WILLIAM, M.