Patent · US Expired

Side mount guidewire gripping device

US4829999A · kind A · utility

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12References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1987
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/39
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The guidewire gripping device is usable in connection with guidewires of the type used in medical application, i.e., for guiding catheters. The guidewire gripping device is constructed from a spring loaded, slitted cylindrical body.

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