WO2006026207A2 - Improved ultrasound catheter devices and methods - Google Patents
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- A61B17/22012—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for using mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic shock waves in direct contact with, or very close to, the obstruction or concrement
- A61B2017/22014—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for using mechanical vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic shock waves in direct contact with, or very close to, the obstruction or concrement the ultrasound transducer being outside patient's body; with an ultrasound transmission member; with a wave guide; with a vibrated guide wire
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ES05792417.7T ES2663681T3 (en) | 2004-08-26 | 2005-08-22 | Enhanced Ultrasound Catheter Devices |
EP05792417.7A EP1793747B1 (en) | 2004-08-26 | 2005-08-22 | Improved ultrasound catheter devices |
JP2007529996A JP4875621B2 (en) | 2004-08-26 | 2005-08-22 | Improved ultrasonic catheter device and method |
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