Intravascular devices, systems, and methods
AssigneeVolcano 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.
Claims17
An intravascular device, comprising:
- a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a vessel of a patient and comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion;
- a sensing component disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member;
- at least one connector disposed at the proximal portion of the flexible elongate member;
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- at least one conductor comprising a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to the sensing component and the proximal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to the at least one connector,
- wherein the at least one connector comprises a flexible conductive coil.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.