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CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING SYSTEM

  • US 20110009750A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2009
  • Published: 01/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A laser catheter comprising:

  • a catheter body having a central axis, a proximal end and a distal end, the catheter body having a lumen disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, the lumen having a distal opening at the distal end;

    a light guide having a proximal end and a distal end, the light guide at least partially disposed within the lumen and the distal end of the light guide extending from within the distal opening of the catheter body, wherein the light guide is configured to conduct light from the distal end to the proximal end;

    a tip extending distally from the distal end of the catheter body; and

    an imaging device disposed on the tip and positioned distally from the catheter body opening.

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