Patent ID: 8900151
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for use with an ultrasound device, the system comprising: a probe, the probe including a portion that is capable of being detected by a detector that is a component of the ultrasound device; and a sterilizable seal, the sterilizable seal being adapted to enclose all or a portion of an ultrasound transducer housing, the sterilizable seal defining a probe guide therethrough, the sterilizable seal comprising multiple sections removably attachable to one another, one of the multiple sections comprising a seal base, the seal base being non-pliable, formed of an ultrasonic transmissive material and of a shape to seat the base of the ultrasound transducer housing such that ultrasonic waves emanating from the ultrasound transducer housing pass through the seal base.