Transillumination catheter and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6113588
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09042433

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A method of identifying vasculature including the steps of introducing an indicator in a peripheral vessel, and advancing a portion of the indicator into an internal vessel to identify said vessel. A catheter for identifying vasculature is also disclosed. The catheter is adapted to be introduced into a peripheral vessel and a portion thereof advanced into an internal vessel. The catheter includes a light delivery portion at a distal end thereof and an expandable member located proximal to the light delivery portion.

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DUKE UNIVERSITY2812 ERWIN RD SUITE 406 DURHAM NC 27705
CORVASCULAR SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC490 SAN ANTONIO ROAD PALO ALTO CA 94306

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Duhaylongsod, Francis G Durham, NC 16 1562
Narciso, Jr Hugh L Mountain View, CA 25 3196

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