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Radiopaque tip marker for alignment of a catheter within a body

US5429617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1993
Grant dateJul 4, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/32
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter having an outer wall of tubular shape, a cylindrical marker attached to the distal end of the catheter. The marker band includes markings for identifying the axial, rotational and yaw position of the catheter distal end when it is located in a body and viewed fluoroscopically.

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