Guiding introducer for endomyocardial biopsy procedures
US5810746A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00243
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guiding introducer for use with an endomyocardial biopsy forceps is disclosed. The guiding introducer is precurved to assist in the support and placement of biopsy forceps or a bioptome in the correct location within the heart for biopsy procedures, preferably the right ventricle.
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