Ultrasonic medical device

• DOI: 10.1121/1.1469286
• Publication Date: 2002-07-26T14:10:47Z
• Authors: John E. Abele; Kevin R. Heath
• Keywords: 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

Wires are used for conducting ultrasound energy. These wires achieve optimum properties by creating a multiple material coaxial construction. For example, in a particular embodiment it is desirable to have an elastic core (nitinol) for conducting axial vibrations (sonic or ultrasonic) and a thin stiff cladding (stainless steel) in order to minimize traverse vibrations which result in loss of energy.