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Perfusion catheter system

US5356388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1992
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0057
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter for use in combination with a guide wire for placement within a tortuous, small vessel and delivery of fluid at a target site is disclosed. The catheter comprises an elongate tubular body with a perforated flexible tip located at the distal end of the elongate tubular body.

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