Device and methods for self-centering a guide catheter
US9889006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/09
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This document provides devices and methods for the treatment of heart conditions such as valvular stenosis. For example, this document provides devices and methods by which a guide catheter can align itself with a blood flow stream to thereby help direct a guidewire or other elongate device transmitted from the guide catheter through an orifice of a heart valve.
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