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Collarless guide extension catheter

US9352123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Pu Zhou · Maple Grove, US
Ismal Guler · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 17, 2013
Grant date	May 31, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure describe an example guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include a proximal shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, the distal end having an attachment region. The guide extension catheter may further include a distal sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therebetween. The distal sheath may include an outer layer, inner layer and an intermediate reinforcing member disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. Moreover, the distal sheath is attached to the attachment region adjacent to the reinforcing member.

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