Patent ID: 9173637
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: A61B,G01S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising: providing an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion; coupling a local actuator to the elongate body adjacent the distal end portion, the local actuator including: coupling an ultrasound transducer element to the elongate body adjacent to the local actuator such that the ultrasound transducer is configured to rotate between a primary position and a secondary position about an axis of rotation that is normal to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body; and wherein the movable element is configured to intermittently engage the ultrasound transducer element when moving between the first position and the second position so as to cause the ultrasound transducer element to rotate about the axis of rotation.