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Catheter with markings to facilitate alignment

US12053594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED · IE

Inventors

Stephanie Klocke · Chandler, US
Jim C. Beasley · Phoenix, US
Scott L. Randall · Mesa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 15, 2019
Grant date	Aug 6, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/105
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

For treating a treatment area in the vasculature, this disclosure relates to a first, pre-dilation catheter having a first shaft including a first distal portion adapted for positioning at the treatment area and a first proximal portion including a first marking at a first location. A second, dilation catheter includes a second shaft including a second distal portion adapted for positioning at the treatment area and a second proximal portion including a second marking at a second location substantially matching a first location of the first marking. Related methods are disclosed.

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