Intravascular catheter
US5836926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular catheter having an elongated tubular body with a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therebetween. The tubular body is formed with: (a) a first layer of polytetrafluoroethylene; (b) a reinforcing means at least partially surrounding the inner layer; and (c) a second layer comprising a blend of polyetherester elastomer and polybutylene terephthalate at least partially covering the second layer.
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