Medical tubing and associated devices, systems, and methods
US9192742B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49924
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to medical tubing and methods of manufacturing medical tubing. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical catheters and methods of manufacturing medical catheters, including rapid exchange catheters. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have varying stiffness or rigidity along their length. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have a guiding portion with a different color than a main body portion. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have wrapped filaments imbedded therein to provide structural integrity and desired handling characteristics for the catheter. Additional aspects of the present disclosure are apparent from the detailed description.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.