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Guide extension catheter

US9486611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2013
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include an elongate tubular member having a proximal region, a distal region, and a slot formed in the tubular member between the proximal region and the distal region. The proximal region of the tubular member may be configured to shift between a first configuration and a collapsed configuration. The guide extension catheter may also include an elongate shaft for shifting the proximal region between the first configuration and the collapsed configuration.

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