Deflectable catheter with compound curve articulation and materials for the same
US11826524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0673
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Deflectable catheters, hemostasis valves, and materials for the same are disclosed. The deflectable catheters and hemostasis valves can be made at least partially, if not entirely, from a fluoroelastomer and ePTFE combination. A deflectable region of the catheters can be articulated to form simple and/or complex curves.
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