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Catheter for medical use

US5279592A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1989
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Catheter for medical use is provided with a main tube having a distal end and a proximal end, and a mechanism for connection to an external apparatus. To assist in the manipulation of the catheter maneuvering means are provided at the proximal end which allow rotary control of at least the main tube in contact with the connection mechanism.

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