Catheter having highly radiopaque embedded segment
US7399296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical catheters adapted for use within a body vessel and methods of manufacturing are presented herein. The medical catheter comprises a tubular catheter shaft having a distal end that fits within the body vessel. The tubular catheter shaft comprises an unfilled or low-loaded inner liner and/or outer shell. The medical catheter also comprises a radiopaque segment that comprises a radiopaque material embedded between the inner liner and outer shell. The radiopaque material can be in the form of an ink, powder, or paste.
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