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Intravascular guide wire and method

US5797856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1995
Grant dateAug 25, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/09108
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intravascular guide wire comprising a flexible elongate member having proximal and distal extremities. A flexible elongate tubular member is coaxially disposed on the flexible elongate member. A coil assembly is secured to the distal extremity of the flexible elongate member.

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