Guidewire
US8758269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guidewire includes a core shaft, and a coiled body wound around the outer circumferential surface of the core shaft. A bulged portion is provided at the tip portion of the core shaft. The front end of the coiled body is bonded to the front end of the core shaft with a bonding portion. The bonding portion is provided to enclose the bulged portion provided at the tip portion of the core shaft.
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