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US8551020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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328References

18Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Hancun Chen · San Ramon, US
Horng-Ban Lin · Maple Grove, US
Pu Zhou · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 13, 2007
Grant date	Oct 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0915
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices and methods for manufacturing and using medical devices. An example medical device includes a core member, a tubular member coupled to the core member, and a tip member coupled to the tubular member. The tubular member may have a plurality of slots formed therein. The tip member may include a polymeric material. An intermediate member may be disposed between the tubular member and the core member that aids the bonding of the tip member thereto.

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