Stylet apparatuses and methods of manufacture
US8784336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stylet capable of being at least partially disposed within a lumen of a device is disclosed. This stylet may include an elongated body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one magnetic material. In certain embodiments, the elongated body may also include at least one core element, a tubular member circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the core element, and/or at least one support member circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the core element. In addition, a matrix material may be disposed between the core element and the tubular member to retain the magnetic material within the elongated body. A catheter assembly including a stylet and a corresponding method of manufacture are also disclosed.
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