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Shape-imparting mechanisms for catheter assemblies

US8977333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CathRx Ltd · AU

Inventors

Neil L. Anderson · Chatswood, AU
Matthew Partlett · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	May 4, 2007
Grant date	Mar 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 21, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29C53/083
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shape-imparting mechanism for a catheter that includes an elongate element dimensioned to fit within a lumen of an electrode sheath of a catheter. An insertion facilitating arrangement is carried at a distal end of the elongate element for facilitating insertion of the distal end of the elongate element into the lumen of the electrode sheath of the catheter.

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