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Catheter with a rotation capability

US10675437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateJun 9, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/1033
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure include a catheter, such as an endovascular catheter configured for catheter rotation during a catheterization procedure, e.g., an endovascular catheterization procedure. The catheter includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member surrounding at least a portion of the central portion of the first tubular member, where the first and second tubular members are rotatable with respect to each other. Methods for performing a catheterization and kits that include the catheter are also provided.

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