Deflectable catheter shaft section

US10118022B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

• Zachary L. Helgeson · Richfield, US
• Troy T. Tegg · Elk River, US
• Alexander C. Houck · Hopkins, US
• Xuan Y. Khieu · Maple Grove, US
• Salome A. Gonzalez · Maple Grove, US
• Somally Mom · Savage, US
• John Her · Brooklyn Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 28, 2015
• Grant date: Nov 6, 2018
• Expiry date: Nov 24, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/12
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A deflectable catheter shaft section is disclosed comprising an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis with a distal end and a proximal end. First and second pull wires can extend along the elongated body and can have a proximal end and a distal end. First and second pull wire liners can be disposed over a portion of one of the first and second pull wires, respectively. Each of the first and second pull wires can have a proximal end and a distal end. A first gap can exist between the proximal end of the first pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body and a second gap can exist between the proximal end of the second pull wire liner and the proximal end of the elongated body.