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Intraluminal delivery system for an attachable treatment device

US6837898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 2001
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for delivery of an intraluminal treatment device is provided. A guide wire having a recessed portion is combined with an intraluminal treatment device having a mechanism for securing the intraluminal treatment device to the recessed portion. This system permits an intraluminal treatment device to be secured to the guide way prior to or after the intraluminal delivery of the guide wire.

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