Guidewire
US10279150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed guidewire includes a wire main body possessing an elongated shape and a cylindrical body possessing a cylindrical shape. The distal portion of the wire main body is positioned in the cylindrical body. The guidewire has an inner coil disposed between the wire main body and the cylindrical body. The inner coil includes a wire rod wound in a spiral shape along the outer circumferential portion of the wire main body. There is an interval between the wire rods adjacent to each other in a longitudinal direction of the wire main body that is adjustable. The guidewire also has an operation member that changes the interval between the wire rods of the inner coil.
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