Medical device for crossing an occlusion in a vessel
US7841994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09191
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes an elongated core member including an outer surface, an intermediate member disposed about at least a portion of the outer surface of the core member, and a coil disposed about at least a portion of the intermediate member in the distal region. At least a portion of an outer surface of the coil can include an undulating surface in a portion of the distal region.
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