Connector for coupling an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound

Details Connector for coupling an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound Connector for coupling an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound

1993-10-04

1995-05-23

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

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Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

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601 2, 606169, A61M 2500

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054176727

ABSTRACT:
A connector for attaching an ultrasound transducer to an ultrasound catheter has a support member formed on the ultrasound transducer for supporting at least a portion of a catheter coupling which is disposed at the proximal end of ultrasound catheter. The support member preferably comprises a collar slideably disposed upon the ultrasound transducer so as to move from a non-supporting position wherein the collar is disposed adjacent the catheter coupling to a supporting position wherein the collar is disposed around and engages the catheter coupling. Supporting at least a portion of the catheter coupling mitigates the occurrence of ultrasound transmission member breakage by reducing mechanical stress applied to the proximal end thereof.

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