Locking assembly for coupling guidewire to delivery system
US11129737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A locking assembly for releasably coupling a first elongate member to a second elongate member is provided. The locking assembly can include a first lumen for anchoring the locking assembly to a catheter and a second lumen for releasably retaining a guidewire to the locking assembly. A release member can interface with the locking assembly and apply a force that decouples the guidewire from the locking assembly.
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