Intravascular devices, systems, and methods
AssigneePhilips Image Guided Therapy Corporation
InventorDavid H. Burkett
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Abstract
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one electronic, optical, or electro-optical component positioned within a distal portion of the device and one or more connectors positioned at a distal portion of the device. In some instances, the connectors are flexible coils, such as a ribbon coil, formed of a conductive material. In some particular instances, the conductive coil is embedded within a polymer tubing. Further, in some embodiments the electronic, optical, or electro-optical component is positioned within a flexible element at the distal portion of the device. In some instances the flexible element is a coil. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
Claims12
An apparatus, comprising:
- an intravascular guidewire configured to be positioned within a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the intravascular guidewire comprises:
- a proximal portion;
- a distal portion;
- an electronic component positioned at the distal portion and configured to obtain medical data associated with blood flow within the blood vessel, wherein the electronic component comprises an ultrasound transducer;
- a coil positioned at the distal portion;
- a first core wire positioned proximal of the electronic component and the coil;
- and
- a second core wire positioned proximal of the electronic component,
- wherein the first core wire and the second core wire are physically distinct components.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.