Radiopaque guidewire to facilitate catheter alignment
US11298509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a treatment area in the vasculature using a catheter having a balloon. The apparatus comprises a guidewire for guiding the balloon to the treatment area, said guidewire including one or more radiopaque markings arranged for corresponding to the treatment area. Related aspects and methods are also disclosed.
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