Forward viewing imaging catheter

Details Forward viewing imaging catheter Forward viewing imaging catheter

1993-01-19

1994-12-20

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 812

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active

053738497

ABSTRACT:
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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