Preformable catheter
US4834709A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/09025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter and stylet assembly is provided which includes a silicone rubber catheter for insertion into the left ventricle of the heart. A stylet of malleable metal covered by a plastic cover is inserted into the catheter to permit the catheter and stylet to be manually shaped into a desired form before insertion into the patient. The stylet is removable from the catheter after the catheter is in the patient.
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