Ultrasonic and interventional catheter and method

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1991-11-08

1994-07-05

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

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12866003, A61B 812

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053258606

ABSTRACT:
A catheter having a catheter body with a proximal and distal end. The catheter including an ultrasonic transducer proximate its distal end. An access port being provided in the catheter for delivery of a therapeutic device or the like to proximate the distal end of the catheter body. A guide wire port being further provided for insertion therethrough of a guide wire.

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