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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2011
Charles Emery, Issaquah, WA (US);
Larry Augustine, Bothell, WA (US);
Robyn Lahman, Redmond, WA (US);
David M Perozek, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Jimin Zhang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Charles Emery, Issaquah, WA (US);
Larry Augustine, Bothell, WA (US);
Robyn Lahman, Redmond, WA (US);
David M Perozek, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Jimin Zhang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Kona Medical, Inc., Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
A targeting catheter is used to locate an arteriotomy, such as is formed during a femoral artery catheterization procedure. The targeting catheter includes one or more targeting aids, such as an inflatable balloon or sensor (e.g., Doppler or temperature sensor), to locate the arteriotomy. The targeting aid may be positioned at the arteriotomy. An ultrasonic beacon on the catheter may then be located relative to a therapeutic ultrasonic applicator (e.g., by using acoustic time-of-flight) so that the focus of ultrasonic energy from the applicator can be aligned with the arteriotomy.