Transseptal puncture apparatus
US7666203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for performing a transeptal puncture procedure are described. In certain embodiments, the device includes a blunt outer needle, and a second inner needle disposed longitudinally through the lumen of the outer needle, wherein the inner needle is flexible, e.g., has a flexible portion and/or a bend or other non-traumatic conformation at its tip.
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