High performance plastic coated medical guidewire
US5333620A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guidewire having a metal wire core and a high performance plastic sleeve extruded thereover. A tapering distal portion of the metal wire core extends beyond the high performance plastic sleeve. A coil formed of radiopaque material is mounted about the distal portion. A compliant jacket covers the high performance plastic sleeve and the radiopaque coil. The compliant jacket includes a lubricious coating.
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