Catheter with curved distal section having reinforcing strip and method of making same
US7682352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter having an elongate hollow shaft with a curved distal section having at least one pre-curved reinforcing strip embedded therein. The pre-curved reinforcing strip comprises a relatively stiff material that is unaffected by the process of thermoforming a final curve in the catheter. Methods of making the catheter are also described.
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