Catheter for left coronary artery and engaging method therefor
US8435227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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