Intravascular catheter with kink resistant tip
US5279596A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular catheter comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion has greater torsional stiffness than the distal portion, while the distal portion has greater dependability than the proximal portion. In accordance with this invention the distal portion carries a helical wire support member embedded therein, the helical support member being essentially free of crossing wires, to provide kink-resistance upon bending to the distal portion.
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