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Intra-ventricular substance delivery catheter system

US6955657B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2001
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0568
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A guide catheter and a needle catheter are disclosed. The guide catheter construction provides for maximum articulation of the deflectable tip and maximum torque response during rotation. The needle catheter may include a release mechanism that imparts a sudden force to the needle in order to facilitate tissue penetration.

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