Flexible tubular device for use in medical applications
US5573520A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for use as a catheter, a guidewire, a catheter sheath for use with catheter introducers or a drug infusion catheter/guidewire. The apparatus includes a flexible tubular member with an encasing covering the tubular member that creates a fluid-tight seal around the periphery of the tubular member. The tubular member is self-supporting and includes a plurality of apertures therein in a predetermined configuration to increase the flexibility of the tubular member.
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