Tool guiding device for kidney stone treatment apparatus
US12256989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly is provided having a working lumen and a guide. The guide is configured to position a fragmentizing device within the working lumen. The guide is configured to prevent or minimize any unintended movement of a distal section of the fragmentizing device within the working lumen when the distal section of the fragmentizing device is positioned at a distal end of the working lumen.
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