Catheter for TAVR procedures
US11179544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0163
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a single lumen catheter for delivering high pressure contrast injection for TAVR procedures. The catheter comprises a main lumen for delivering contrast media extending from the proximal end to the distal pigtail end, a distal end hole for delivering contrast media, one or more side holes proximate of the end hole along the catheter shaft on the distal angled portion, a distal angled section that is angled from the main catheter lumen axis, a distal pigtail configuration that is angled from the axis of the distal section, and a distal pigtail loop. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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