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Catheter for left coronary artery and engaging method therefor

US8435227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2010
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a catheter for a left coronary artery having a distal end for being introduced into an opening of the left coronary artery from an artery of an arm. The catheter can include a catheter main body including a main body portion of a substantially linear shape in a natural state thereof and a curved portion extending from the main body portion to form a portion that extends to the distal end and has a curved shape in a natural state thereof.

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