Medical instrument with improved ultrasonic visibility

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1995-04-24

1997-03-18

Manuel, George

Surgery

Truss

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A61B 800

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056113455

ABSTRACT:
A medical instrument, and in particular, a needle, having improved reflective properties and enhanced ultrasonic visibility when used in conjunction with an ultrasonic imaging system is disclosed. The medical instrument has a non-circular shaped portion adapted for insertion into the body, the non-circular shaped portion comprising at least one exterior planar surface capable of reflecting an incident ultrasonic beam.

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