A catheter device for crossing occlusions includes an elon gate catheter shaft, a rotatable tip
configured to rotate relative to the elongate catheter shaft, a drive shaft, and an OCT imaging …

Catheter-based Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) sys tems utilizing an optical fiber that
is positioned off-axis of the central longitudinal axis of the catheter have many advantage …

The present invention relates generally to rotatable optical couplings, and more particularly
to a manually separable and re-connectable optical-electrical rotary joint. The invention …

US9498600B2 - Atherectomy catheter with laterally-displaceable tip - Google Patents
US9498600B2 - Atherectomy catheter with laterally-displaceable tip - Google Patents …

Described herein are atherectomy catheters, systems and methods that include
longitudinally displaceable drive shafts that drive actuation of one or more cutters at the …

Apparatuses for identifying nerve tissue and methods for making and using the same are
disclosed. An example apparatus may include an elongate shaft having a distal region …

BACKGROUND Intravascular ultrasound (“IVUS”) imaging systems have proven diagnostic
capabilities for a variety of diseases and disorders. For example, IVUS imaging systems …

Versatile tissue collection devices that can provide reduced crossing profiles, fluid pressure
release, and/or easy cleaning or removal. In particular, devices having tissue collection …

The present invention relates to medical devices in the field of minimally invasive medical
interventions. In particular, the present invention provides devices and methods for identify …

(57) ABSTRACT A catheter assembly for an intravascular ultrasound system includes a
catheter insertable into patient vasculature via a guidewire. A watertight imaging core is …