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Transparent Catheters for Endoscopic Localization

  • US 20090143633A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2007
  • Published: 06/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An elongated catheter, comprising:

  • proximal and distal ends;

    an anchor disposed on the distal end of the elongated catheter configured to establish a secure relationship between the elongated catheter and an anatomical feature;

    graduated markings disposed along a length of the catheter; and

    outer and inner surfaces defining a catheter wall, wherein the outer surface of the catheter wall is configured for contacting a body lumen and wherein the inner surface of the catheter wall defines a main lumen disposed along a length of the elongated catheter, the catheter wall being transparent along a length of the elongated catheter to provide visualization of the graduated markings via a visualization tool positioned in the main lumen.

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