Exitable lumen guide wire sheath and method of use
US6746411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for and method of treatment or vascular procedures. An exitable lumen guide wire sheath is disclosed and advantages thereof. The exitable lumen guide wire sheath and method may be used as a multiple exitable lumen or single exitable lumen. A method of treatment of multiple branch vascular lesions is disclosed in which a desired branch of a multiple branch lesion may be protected for further procedures by an interventionalist or other practitioner. Other combinations and uses for the disclosed invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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