Catheter, catheter assembly and relevant method
US8652162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a catheter suitable for conducting and positioning a medical device in an organic cavity comprising at least one side branch, such as a blood vessel, which comprises a tubular body, having a central lumen having a cross-section suitable for the passage of the medical device and a mandrel slidable in the central lumen and distally a flexible end portion. On the outer surface of the mandrel there is a longitudinal groove defining, with the inner wall of the tubular body, a passage suitable for receiving a first guide wire in a sliding manner. In addition, in the mandrel there is an inner lumen suitable for housing a second guide wire in a sliding manner. The present invention further relates to a catheter assembly comprising the aforesaid catheter and a method of use the same.
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