Guidewire and method of use
US12178974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guidewire formed from drawn filled tubing having an inner core member encased in an outer layer. The inner core member is formed from a linear elastic or superelastic material and the outer layer is formed from a metal alloy such as 35N LT. A portion of the outer layer is ground down to form a feather edged joint between the outer layer and the inner core member.
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