CPC A61B 1/00117 (2013.01) [A61B 1/00082 (2013.01); A61B 1/00119 (2013.01); A61B 1/00135 (2013.01); A61B 1/07 (2013.01); A61M 25/1002 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. An imaging catheter apparatus, comprising:
a catheter having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein the catheter is comprised of a sheath, a plurality of optical fiber imaging cables and a support cable;
wherein the sheath encloses the plurality of optical fiber cables and the support cable;
wherein the plurality of optical fiber cables encircle the support cable;
wherein the support cable comprises an inflation lumen;
wherein the plurality of optical fiber cables terminate at the distal end portion of the catheter;
wherein the sheath terminates at approximately a same radial plane at the distal end portion of the catheter as the plurality of optical fiber cables;
wherein the sheath at the distal end portion of the catheter is adhered to an opening portion of a balloon with an adhesive;
wherein the inflation lumen is in fluid communication with an internal portion of the balloon.
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