发明名称 |
Forward viewing imaging catheter |
摘要 |
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.
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申请公布号 |
US5373849(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1994.12.20 |
申请号 |
US19930006224 |
申请日期 |
1993.01.19 |
申请人 |
CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC. |
发明人 |
MARONEY, JOHN F.;ALDRICH, WILLIAM N.;BELEF, WILLIAM M. |
分类号 |
A61B8/12;(IPC1-7):A61B8/12 |
主分类号 |
A61B8/12 |
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