Ultrasound catheter devices and methods

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery: kinesitherapy

Kinesitherapy

Ultrasonic

C600S437000, C600S439000, C600S459000, C601S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10410617

ABSTRACT:
Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Generally, ultrasound catheters include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and a distal head coupled with the transmission member and positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body for disrupting occlusions. Improved features of ultrasound catheters include prevention of independent rotation of the ultrasound transmission member, a safety anchor for the distal head, a one-piece transmission member/distal head and the like.

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