Sphincterotomes and methods for using sphincterotomes
US11517371B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/32
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Sphincterotomes and methods for making and using sphincterotomes are disclosed. An example sphincterotome may include an elongate shaft having an outer surface and a distal end region. The sphincterotome may also include a sphincterotome wire assembly having a distal end coupled to the distal end region of the elongate shaft and a body portion extending along the outer surface of the elongate shaft. The sphincterotome wire assembly may be designed to shift the distal end region of the elongate shaft between a first configuration and a curved configuration. The body portion of the sphincterotome wire assembly may include a cutting region and a non-conductive region.
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