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Catheter guide

US9199064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

16Claims

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Assignee

Invatec S.P.A · IT

Inventor

Massimo Morero · Roncadelle, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2008
Grant date	Dec 1, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/018
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention concerns a guide catheter comprising a hollow tubular body extending along a main longitudinal axis, said tubular body defining at ] least one internal lumen suitable for receiving at least one medical device, the tubular body further defining at least one proximal opening and one distal opening. The tubular body includes a distal portion preformed in such a way as to take on a curved configuration with regard to the main axis. At least the distal portion of the tubular body has a flattened shape that extends prevalently along a main transversal axis, the curvature of said distal portion being created around said main transversal axis.

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