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Composite laminated catheter with flexible segment and method of making same

US8308712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2006
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical catheter including a composite laminated shaft having a segment that is mechanically deformed to have reduced stiffness.

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