Catheter with thin-walled braid
US7824392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter braid can be formed from at least two continuous wires that are woven together. The catheter braid can include a proximal braid section and a distal braid section. Each of the continuous wires has a proximal diameter corresponding to the proximal braid section and a distal diameter corresponding to the distal braid section. The distal diameter of each wire can be less than the proximal diameter of that wire. A catheter braid so formed can be included in a catheter.
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