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Device and methods for self-centering a guide catheter

US9889006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2014
Grant dateFeb 13, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2034

Classification

  • 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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