Lubricator for a catheter guide wire
US6554808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lubricator is provided which comprises a body closed at opposing ends so as to define a chamber filled with a lubricant. Apertures are provided through opposing end walls such that the guide wire can be passed through the lubricator thereby being wetted and lubricated by a motion of the lubricator with respect to the guide wire.
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