Cannula assembly
US11305105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49828
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Cannula assemblies and methods of manufacturing cannula assemblies are provided. The cannula assembly includes a cannula and a pigtail extension coupled to the cannula. The pigtail extension includes a proximal section having a first stiffness and a distal section having a second stiffness, the first stiffness greater than the second stiffness. The proximal section of the pigtail extension is positioned between the cannula and at least a portion of the distal section.
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