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Flow directed catheter having radiopaque strain relief segment

US6126650A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1998
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0098
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flow directed catheter for use in medical diagnostic or therapeutic procedures having a strain relief segment between the relatively stiff proximal section of the catheter and the floppy distal tip portion in which the strain relief segment is formed of a polymeric material containing a radiopaque agent.

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