Method for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography and recanalization
December 23, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3817089 Apparatus with a catheter for examining hollow organs or bodies with the ultrasonic waves Prostate resectoscope having ultrasonic scanning Rotating cutter catheter Smoke generating and dispensing apparatus and method Ultrasonic beam scanning technique and apparatus Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for examination of a coeliac cavity Ultrasonic needle housing probe with continuous locator array Device for diagnosing body cavity interiors with supersonic waves Contact agents for ultrasonic imaging InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 290533 filed on 12/23/1988US Classes:600/459, Structure of transducer or probe assembly600/466CatheterExaminersPrimary: Jaworski, Francis J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 008/12AbstractUltrasonic apparatus, system and method for high resolution intravascular imaging to assist indovascular lesions and to monitor the results of interventional therapy. An ultrasonic transducer is carried by the distal end of a catheter adapted for insertion into a vessel, and either the transducer or another element is rotated and/or translated relative to the catheter to image different portions of the vessel.Other References
| |
