In vivo ultrasonic system with angioplasty and ultrasonic contra

Details In vivo ultrasonic system with angioplasty and ultrasonic contra In vivo ultrasonic system with angioplasty and ultrasonic contra

1989-12-12

1992-11-17

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

606159, 606169, A61H 2100

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active

051634210

ABSTRACT:
An instrument and method for removing an obstruction from a human body lumen, such as an artery, is provided wherein the distal end of an ultrasonic transmission member is inserted within the artery and is connected at its proximal end to an ultrasonic power generator including a horn. A high efficiency ultrasonic transmission wire is connected to the horn which is formed from a material having a mechanical Q greater than about 50,000.

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Neppiras et al., "Very High Energy Ultrasonics", British Journal of Applied Physics, vol. II (Apr. 1960).

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