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Method for making a catheter

US6503353B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1999
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intravascular catheter (10,110) having an elongated tubular body with a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therebetween. The tubular body is formed with polymeric materials, preferably containing no radiopaque filler, and metallic reinforcing braiding (22,130) configured to provide the catheter (10,110) with radiopaque properties and/or kink resistance.

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