Patent ID: 7711413
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
1. A catheter imaging probe for a patient comprising: a conduit through which electromagnetic radiation is transmitted; a first portion through which the conduit extends; and a second portion which provides movement relative to the conduit to redirect the electromagnetic radiation from the conduit, the first portion includes an inlet tube through which fluid flows and wherein the second portion is moved by flowing fluid from the inlet tube, wherein the second portion includes a rotor through which the conduit extends and a capsule containing the rotor, the rotor and inner surface of the capsule defines at least one flowing route extending about the rotor and the conduit includes at least one outlet tube through which fluid flows from the second portion, guiding the fluid flowing along the flowing route and causing the rotor to rotate about the conduit via reactive force provided by the fluid.