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Guidewire extension system

US6911016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2001
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/09083
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for coupling guidewire system components are disclosed. A guidewire system includes a first wire having a first end and a second wire having a second end which may be selectively coupled to the first end of the first wire. Such guidewire systems are useful as guidewire extension systems.

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