US 12,408,932 B2
Intravascular device having feedback elements
John P. Pigott, Sylvania, OH (US); Jenny Zeroni, Plymouth, MN (US); and Adam Tschida, Brooklyn Park, MN (US)
Assigned to VentureMed Group, Inc., Plymouth, MN (US)
Filed by VentureMed Group, Inc., Plymouth, MN (US)
Filed on Mar. 23, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/702,336.
Prior Publication US 2023/0301670 A1, Sep. 28, 2023
Int. Cl. A61B 17/22 (2006.01); A61B 17/00 (2006.01)
CPC A61B 17/22 (2013.01) [A61B 17/00234 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00199 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00336 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22001 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22048 (2013.01); A61B 2017/22051 (2013.01); A61B 2562/0247 (2013.01); A61B 2562/0261 (2013.01); A61B 2562/04 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
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12. An intravascular device for providing feedback to an operator during use, said intravascular device comprising:
a handle assembly;
a catheter tube extending from said handle assembly;
an expandable portion comprising struts extending between a first common attachment component connected to said catheter tube and a second common attachment component, wherein said expandable portion is selectively movable between a first position and an expanded position whereby said struts are moved outward;
an inner sleeve extending within the expandable portion, said inner sleeve configured to accommodate a guide wire;
a tip member located distal to the expandable portion along the inner sleeve and configured to accommodate the guide wire;
a feedback device provided at said expandable portion; and
a limiter interposed between said second common attachment component of said expandable portion and said tip member.