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MRI-GUIDED CATHETERS

  • US 20130131496A1
  • Filed: 01/24/2013
  • Published: 05/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An MRI-compatible catheter, comprising:

  • an elongated flexible shaft having a distal end portion, and an opposite proximal end portion;

    an electrical connector interface configured to be in electrical communication with an MRI scanner; and

    at least one RF tracking coil positioned adjacent the distal end portion of the flexible shaft, wherein the at least one tracking coil includes a conductive lead extending between the at least one RF tracking coil and the electrical connector interface and configured to electrically connect the at least one tracking coil to the MRI scanner, and wherein the conductive lead includes a series of pre-formed back and forth segments along its length.

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