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Guidewire feeder

US10449333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Valtech Cardio Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Tal Hammer · Ramat Gan, IL
Meir Kutzik · Holon, IL
Tal Reich · Beer Sheva, IL
Alexei Koifman · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2014
Grant date	Oct 22, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 14, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/09116
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for use with a guidewire is provided, the apparatus including (1) a first housing, shaped to define a first channel through which the guidewire is slidable; (2) a second housing, shaped to define a second channel through which the guidewire is slidable in at least a first direction toward the first housing; (3) a guidewire-engaging element, disposed within the second housing, and configured to inhibit the guidewire from sliding through the second channel in a second direction away from the first housing; and (4) a tubular member, (a) shaped to define a lumen therethrough, through which the guidewire is slidable, and (b) coupled to the second housing and slidably coupled to the first housing. Other embodiments are also described.

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