Bridged coil catheter support structure
US6022343A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter includes a segment having a longitudinal axis. The segment has a helical coil extending coaxially with the longitudinal axis. The coil has a plurality of turns along a length of the axis. Adjacent turns have opposing surfaces joined by bridging members tying at least selected ones of the adjacent turns.
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