Optimized high performance multiple coil spiral-wound vascular catheter
US5951539A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is a surgical device. In particular, it is a catheter suitable for accessing a tissue target within the body, typically a target which is accessible through the vascular system. Central to the invention is the use of at least pair of wound or counterwound reinforcing members situated within the wall of the catheter body in such a way to achieve a catheter having an exceptionally thin wall, excellent kink-resistance, and controlled stiffness. The catheter assembly desirably is constructed of: (a) an inner, polymeric, lubricious liner, (b) a first, helically wound coil extending over at least the more distal portions of the inner liner but preferably for most of the length of the catheter, (c) a second, helically wound coil exterior to the first coil, located at least on the more proximal portion of the assembly but preferably for most of the length of the catheter, preferably wound in a direction opposite to the first coil, (d) optionally, one or more helically wound coils placed on the proximal and mid-section of the assembly, and (e) one or more polymeric layers variously exterior to the second coil and interior to the first coil. Preferably, the coils are wound fro…
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