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Radiopaque marker system for a tubular device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-03-19
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Granted: 1993-04-20
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Expires: 2012-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A radiopaque marking system for a device meant to be inserted into a body, such as a medical device inserted into a human body, and imaged with an x-ray source includes a tube having a distal end and an outer periphery which can be divided into four quadrants. A first radiopaque marker section is located only in a first quadrant of the body adjacent the distal end thereof. A second radiopaque marker section is located only in a second quadrant of the body adjacent the distal end portion. If desired, the two marker sections can contact each other along at least one corner of the two sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Y. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0108; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A medical device comprising: a body having an outer circumference and a distal end portion; a first radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end portion; and, a second radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end portion, and spaced from said first radiopaque marker, wherein each of said first and second radiopaque markers extends no more than 90 degrees around said circumference of said body wherein said first and second markers are so located in relationship to each other that they will present different images as the body is rotated around its longitudinal axis such that a rotational orientation of the device can be determined.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A medical device comprising: a body having an outer circumference and a distal end portion; a first radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end portion; and, a second radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end portion, and spaced from said first radiopaque marker, wherein each of said first and second radiopaque markers extends no more than 90 degrees around said circumference of said body wherein said first and second markers are so located in relationship to each other that they will present different images as the body is rotated around its longitudinal axis such that a rotational orientation of the device can be determined.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein said first marker is rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 2 wherein said first marker is embedded in said body so that said outer circumference thereof is smooth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein said second marker is rectangular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 4 wherein said second marker is embedded in said body so that said outer circumference thereof is smooth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein said first and second markers contact each other only at a respective corner of each marker.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein the device comprises a directional laser device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein the device comprises an angioscope.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medical device of claim 1 wherein the device comprises a directional aetherectomy device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
A radiopaque marking system for a device meant to be inserted into an object and imaged with an X-ray source, comprising: a body having a distal end and an outer periphery which can be divided into four quadrants; a first radiopaque marker section comprising a discrete geometric figure located only in a first quadrant of said body adjacent said distal end; and, a second radiopaque marker section comprising a discrete geometric figure located only in a second quadrant of said body adjacent said distal end wherein said first and second marker sections present different images as the body is rotated around a longitudinal axis thereof to allow a rotational orientation of the body to be identified.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
A radiopaque marking system for a device meant to be inserted into an object and imaged with an X-ray source, comprising: a body having a distal end and an outer periphery which can be divided into four quadrants; a first radiopaque marker section comprising a discrete geometric figure located only in a first quadrant of said body adjacent said distal end; and, a second radiopaque marker section comprising a discrete geometric figure located only in a second quadrant of said body adjacent said distal end wherein said first and second marker sections present different images as the body is rotated around a longitudinal axis thereof to allow a rotational orientation of the body to be identified.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The marking system of claim 10 wherein said first and second quadrants of said outer periphery of said tube are located adjacent each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The marking system of claim 10 wherein said first and second radiopaque marker sections comprise rectangles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The marking system of claim 12 wherein said first and second radiopaque sections comprise squares.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The marking system of claim 10 wherein said first and second radiopaque marker sections comprise two trapezoidal sections which share a common wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
An intravascular device comprising: a body having an outer periphery and including a distal end portion; a first substantially polygonal radiopaque marker embedded in said outer periphery of said body adjacent said distal end portion and extending less than 180° around said outer periphery of said body; and, a second substantially polygonal radiopaque marker embedded in said outer periphery of said body adjacent said distal end portion and extending less than 180° around said outer periphery of said body, wherein said first radiopaque marker is spaced from said second-radiopaque marker.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
90 words
An intravascular device comprising: a body having an outer periphery and including a distal end portion; a first substantially polygonal radiopaque marker embedded in said outer periphery of said body adjacent said distal end portion and extending less than 180° around said outer periphery of said body; and, a second substantially polygonal radiopaque marker embedded in said outer periphery of said body adjacent said distal end portion and extending less than 180° around said outer periphery of said body, wherein said first radiopaque marker is spaced from said second-radiopaque marker.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The intravascular device of claim 15 wherein said first marker is square.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The intravascular device of claim 15 wherein said second marker is square.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The intravascular device of claim 15 wherein the device comprises a directional laser device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The intravascular device of claim 15 wherein the device comprises an angioscope.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The intravascular device of claim 15 wherein the device comprises a directional aetherectomy device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
76 words
A tubular device meant to be inserted into an object and imaged with an X-ray source, comprising: a body having an outer circumference and including a distal end; a radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end thereof, said marker extending around said outer circumference of said body less than 180 degrees, wherein said marker has a polygonal shape so as to be easily distinguished on an X-ray or fluoroscopic image of said body.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
76 words
A tubular device meant to be inserted into an object and imaged with an X-ray source, comprising: a body having an outer circumference and including a distal end; a radiopaque marker located on said body adjacent said distal end thereof, said marker extending around said outer circumference of said body less than 180 degrees, wherein said marker has a polygonal shape so as to be easily distinguished on an X-ray or fluoroscopic image of said body.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 21 wherein said marker is embedded in said body.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 21 wherein said marker comprises a diamond-shaped member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 21 wherein said marker comprises a pair of rectangular members which contact each other along at least one corner.
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