Enhanced ultrasound visualization of intravascular devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9561023
APP PUB NO 20150018867A1
SERIAL NO

14473596

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Methods and devices for providing improved ultrasound visibility of medical devices intended for intravascular use are described. The inclusion of gas/solid boundary regions within a medical devices improves the resolution of the device under ultrasound visualization. Gas/solid boundary regions may be provided through the use of embedded gas-filled microlumens, microwells, or enclosed pockets within the medical device.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chu, Jack Santa Rosa, US 59 2138
Crawford, Don Louisville, US 19 220
Lau, Jan R Windsor, US 30 965
Raabe, Rodney D Spokane, US 20 303
Zhang, Xiucai Petaluma, US 3 66

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