Flow-directed catheter
US6524299B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is to a minimally invasive surgical device. In particular, the invention relates to an infusion catheter which may be used in cardiovascular and endovascular procedures to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, or vasoocclusive agents to a target site accessible through the vasculature. The device is a flow-directed infusion catheter having a variety of sections of different flexibilities with tapered junctions between those sections. The inventive catheter is directed to that target site by a flow of blood to the site.
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