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Catheter with markings to facilitate alignment

US10413703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED · IE

Inventors

Stephanie Klocke · Chandler, US
Jim C. Beasley · Phoenix, US
Scott L. Randall · Mesa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 31, 2013
Grant date	Sep 17, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 31, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/105
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For treating a treatment area in the vasculature, this disclosure relates to a first, pre-dilatation catheter having a first shaft including a first distal portion adapted for positioning at the treatment area and a first proximal portion including a first marking at a first location. A second, dilatation catheter includes a second shaft including a second distal portion adapted for positioning at the treatment area and a second proximal portion including a second marking at a second location substantially matching a first location of the first marking. Related methods are disclosed.

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