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US 2025/0107718 A1Published application
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods having a core wire with embedded conductors
AssigneePhilips Image Guided Therapy Corporation
InventorDavid H. BURKETT
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Abstract
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire with electrical conductors embedded within a core wire. In some instances, the electrical conductors are coupled to conductive bands adjacent a proximal portion of the guide wire and a sensing element adjacent a distal portion of the guide wire. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided.
Claims1
An apparatus, comprising:
- an intravascular guide wire comprising:
- a core wire having at least one electrical conductor embedded therein;
- and
- a sensing element electrically coupled to the at least one electrical conductor embedded in the core wire.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.