Catheter segments having circumferential supports with axial projection
US6273876A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a segment of catheter having a longitudinal axis extending between distal and proximal ends of the catheter segment. The segment includes a plurality of circumferential supports surrounding the longitudinal axis. The segment also includes axially members connected to the circumferential supports. The axial members extend in the direction generally along the longitudinal axis. The axial members include three ends that are positioned between the circumferential supports.
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