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Variable flexibility catheter support frame

US10617847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2019
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0266
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A guide catheter extension, including a push member having a lumen, a proximal end and a distal end; a tube frame defining a lumen therein, a longitudinal axis, and a proximal segment and a distal segment, wherein the tube frame comprises a plurality of cut patterns therein; and a tongue element extending from the proximal segment of the tube frame, wherein the tongue element is coupled to the push member.

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