Variable stiffness guidewire systems and methods
US9295812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Guidewires, actuators and methods of using the guidewires and actuators are described. These tools and methods allow a user to select and maintain different guidewire stiffness characteristics such that a single guidewire can address a range of access capabilities.
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