Catheter having an ultra soft tip and methods for making the same
US8973239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intravascular balloon catheter having an ultra soft tip. The catheter includes a braided reinforcement member extending substantially the length of the elongate shaft. A balloon is disposed at the distal end of the elongate shaft. An ultra soft tip is formed from a distal portion of balloon material extending distal of the distal end of the elongate shaft.
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