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ULTRASOUND CATHETER AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

  • US 20100023037A1
  • Filed: 08/07/2009
  • Published: 01/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of making an ultrasound catheter for disrupting occlusions in blood vessels, the method comprising:

  • forming a bend in a catheter body;

    subsequent to forming the bend, inserting an ultrasound transmission member into a lumen of the catheter body, such that the ultrasound transmission member is disposed at least partially within the formed bend of the catheter body; and

    coupling a distal head with a distal portion of the ultrasound transmission member, such that the distal head is disposed completely outside of the catheter body.

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