Braided catheter assemblies
US10702674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion. The catheter body includes an inner liner and an outer sleeve. A braid assembly is within the catheter body and between the inner liner and the outer sleeve. The braid assembly includes a first filar array including one or more first filars helically extending around the catheter body in a first direction. The braid assembly further includes a second filar array including one or more second filars helically extending around the catheter body in a second direction opposed to the first direction.
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