Catheter apparatus, system and method for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography
CA 1296589 C · Owner: Boston Scientific Limited · Inventors: Yock, Paul G.
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Of The Invention, Ultrasonic 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. A 42771/PAT1
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- Granted March 3, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 3, 2009.
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