Patent ID: 7931611
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An ultrasonic medical probe comprising an elongate shaft provided with a head portion, said head portion having a distal end face disposed substantially in a single plane oriented at least partially transversely to a longitudinal axis of said shaft, said end face being formed with an indentation different from said end face, said indentation taking the form of at least one groove, recess, or notch extending inwardly from said end face and defined by at least two edges each formed at a respective junction with said end face, said shaft being provided with an internal longitudinal channel or bore extending to said indentation, said channel or bore having an outlet opening in said indentation, said indentation being different from said outlet opening and extending away therefrom along said end face, whereby liquid is guided from said outlet opening along said indentation and from said indentation over an extended surface of said end face relative to said channel or bore.