Support catheter
US8246574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support catheter that can be used to aid positioning of a guidewire and other medical devices. The support catheter includes a catheter body having a length, and a supporting structure formed or disposed in or on the catheter body. The catheter support structure, whether alone or in combination with the other portions of the support catheter, provides flexibility, stiffness, and torqueability to the support catheter.
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