Intravascular devices, systems, and methods having a radiopaque patterned flexible tip
US10350389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire with distal tip element having a radiopaque marker pattern. For example, in some implementations a sensing guide wire includes a flexible elongate member; a sensing element coupled to the flexible elongate member; a flexible tip element coupled to and extending distally from the sensing element, the flexible tip element having a first radiopaque section, a second radiopaque section, and a non-radiopaque section positioned between the first and second radiopaque sections. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided.
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