Extruded guidewires and methods of making
US8622931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0049
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a guidewire for use in a medical procedure. Embodiments of the invention may include a guidewire having an elongate core wire where the core wire is unground, has a length, and a substantially uniform cross-section. A thermoplastic material is extruded with the core wire and surrounds a portion of the core wire. Another embodiment is directed to a method of manufacturing a guidewire including providing an unground core wire having a length, providing a thermoplastic material, and extruding the thermoplastic material onto the core wire such that a portion of the wire is surrounded by the thermoplastic material.
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