Intravascular devices, systems, and methods
First Claim
1. An intravascular device, comprising:
- a first flexible element;
a second flexible element coupled to the first flexible element in a position proximal to the first flexible element;
a third flexible element coupled to the second flexible element in a position proximal to the second flexible element;
a distal core extending within the first flexible element;
a mounting structure positioned within the second flexible element and fixedly secured to the distal core;
at least one sensing component mounted to the mounting structure;
a proximal core fixedly attached to the mounting structure and extending proximally from the mounting structure through the second and third flexible elements; and
at least one conductor having a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to the at least one sensing component and the proximal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to at least one connector.
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Abstract
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular devices include at least one electronic, optical, or electro-optical component positioned within a distal portion of the device and one or more connectors positioned at a distal portion of the device. In some instances, the connectors are flexible coils, such as a ribbon coil, formed of a conductive material. In some particular instances, the conductive coil is embedded within a polymer tubing. Further, in some embodiments the electronic, optical, or electro-optical component is positioned within a flexible element at the distal portion of the device. In some instances the flexible element is a coil. Methods of making and/or assembling such intravascular devices/systems are also provided.
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1. An intravascular device, comprising:
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a first flexible element; a second flexible element coupled to the first flexible element in a position proximal to the first flexible element; a third flexible element coupled to the second flexible element in a position proximal to the second flexible element; a distal core extending within the first flexible element; a mounting structure positioned within the second flexible element and fixedly secured to the distal core; at least one sensing component mounted to the mounting structure; a proximal core fixedly attached to the mounting structure and extending proximally from the mounting structure through the second and third flexible elements; and at least one conductor having a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to the at least one sensing component and the proximal section of the at least one conductor is coupled to at least one connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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