Variable stiffness medical device shaft
US8007434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device shaft with varying flexibility along its length is provided. The shaft includes at least first and second elongate shaft portions that have differing geometries and differing flexibilities. The elongate shaft portions can be made of different materials.
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