Redirecting delivery catheter and methods of use thereof
US10383683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A redirecting delivery catheter includes a first longitudinal member having an inner chamber configured to receive a second longitudinal member, an outer surface surrounding the inner chamber, a first region located at a proximal end, a second region located at a distal end, and a length. An opening in the outer surface extends along a portion of the length of the first longitudinal member between the first region and the second region. A deflecting mechanism is located proximate to the opening and is configured to be capable of transforming from a first position to a second position. The deflecting mechanism is configured to enable the second longitudinal member to access the second region in the second position and to deflect the second longitudinal member towards the opening in the first position. Methods of use of the redirecting delivery catheter are also disclosed.
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