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Catheter having an improved distal tip

US8221444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An elongated balloon catheter having a distal tip member on the distal end of the catheter and having a sleeve surrounding and secured at least to the proximal end of the distal tip member.

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