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Catheter

US7390323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2006
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0183
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter includes a main body; a first and a second lumen provided in the main body, wherein a first and a second guide wire are insertable in the first and second lumens, respectively; a first inclined surface provided, on a side of the center axis line, such that the first inclined surface is inclined frontward to approach the center axis line; a first opening formed in the first inclined surface and through which the first lumen opens outward; a second inclined surface provided, on the other side of the center axis line, such that the second inclined surface is inclined frontward to approach the center axis line; and a second opening formed in the second inclined surface and through which the second lumen opens outward.

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