Chronic total occlusion device with variable stiffness shaft
US7695465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a device for adding stiffening support to a guidewire so as to enable the guidewire or device to pass through a chronic total occlusion. A method for passing a guidewire through a chronic total occlusion is also disclosed.
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