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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2002
Oscar Rodriguez, Pembroke Pines, FL (US);
Curtis Genstler, Snohomoish, WA (US);
Tim Abrahamson, Seattle, WA (US);
Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Frederick J. Bennett, Bellevue, WA (US);
George Keilman, Woodinville, WA (US);
Richard R. Wilson, Seattle, WA (US);
Perry Todd Thompson, Kirkland, WA (US);
Oscar Rodriguez, Pembroke Pines, FL (US);
Curtis Genstler, Snohomoish, WA (US);
Tim Abrahamson, Seattle, WA (US);
Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Lake Forest Park, WA (US);
Frederick J. Bennett, Bellevue, WA (US);
George Keilman, Woodinville, WA (US);
Richard R. Wilson, Seattle, WA (US);
Perry Todd Thompson, Kirkland, WA (US);
Ekos Corporation, Bothell, WA (US);
Abstract
An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.