Deflectable catheter assembly
US8118803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A deflectable catheter assembly and methods of use are herein disclosed. The catheter assembly, in one embodiment, is deflectable and includes a first catheter, a second catheter, and a third catheter. The second catheter fits coaxially within the first catheter. In some embodiments, the first and/or second catheter can be constituently different from proximal end to distal end. At least one of the first catheter and the second catheter include a deflectable portion to allow deflection of that catheter from a first position to a second position. The third catheter has a sheath and a medical instrument positioned within the sheath. The third catheter fits coaxially within the second catheter.
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