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Fixed wire dilatation catheter with an elongateable distal end

US8852223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2007
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixed wire dilatation catheter for treating the vasculature of a patient. The dilatation catheter includes an elongated member that has a distal end portion which can be elongated to puncture through blockages within the blood vessels. The dilatation catheter also includes an expandable device located along the elongated member at a location proximal the distal end portion of the elongated member.

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