Guidewire having radioscopic tip
US5497783A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for and method of making a guide wire for use in medical procedures in general and cardiovascular procedures in particular. A core wire is formed as the inner member. A distal helix is fixedly attached to the distal end of the core wire. The core wire has tapers or is continuously tapered to achieve the desired handling characteristics. The distal helix is space wound, space wound and close wound, double wound, and/or ground to provide the desired radioscopic signature.
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