Catheter tip designs and methods for improved stent crossing
US6113579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter is disclosed which includes an over-the-wire type balloon catheter with a guide wire wherein the catheter includes a polyethylene inner tube and an outer tube having a relatively stiff proximal outer section, a midshaft section of lesser stiffness, and a tapering distal outer section of the least stiffness. An inflatable balloon is connected to the distal ends of the inner tube and the outer tube. The guide wire may be removed from and inserted into the guide wire lumen at either end of the catheter.
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