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Intravascular devices, systems, and methods

Grant US12582356B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026

Assignee

PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION

Inventors

David H. Burkett

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.

CPC Classifications

A61B 5/6851 A61B 5/0215 A61B 8/12 A61M 25/09 A61M 2025/0002 A61M 2025/09083 A61M 2025/09175 Y10T 29/49826

Filing Date

2024-11-04

Application No.

18936786

Claims

12