Shaping ribbon for guiding members
US5135503A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shaping ribbon for intravascular guiding members such as guidewires which is formed from an alloy containing about 3 to about 30% rhenium and the balance essentially of tungsten and has a tensile strength of about 200 to about 600 ksi. The ribbon has a rectangular transverse cross section and the distal end of the ribbon is readily secured by laser or plasma arc welding to the distal end of a helical coil. Its proximal end is secured to the core element at an intermediate location by soldering or brazing. The ribbon has excellent strength and torque resistance.
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