Probe, especially for the recanalization of occlusions, and catheter arrangement with such a probe
US5127917A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The probe is provided at its distal end with an olive-shaped tip which is solidly joined to a shaft. The shaft is provided with a wire made of stainless steel as well as a spring. The maximum diameter of the tip is preferably approx. 1 mm. The guide catheter is suitable especially for recanalization of coronary and completely obstructed occlusions. The probe is preferably applied together with a baloon catheter itself known.
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