Exchange catheter having exterior guide wire loops
US5267958A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/107
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter is disclosed having a catheter body and one or more loops external to the body and spaced from the balloon for insertion of a guidewire. A peelable sheath with a guidewiare lumen can instead be mounted exterior to the catheter body for holding the guidewire. The catheter body may optionally be reinforced with a stylet.
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