Atraumatic medical device
US9943665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter with a spring tip that facilitates atraumatic initial placement and also continues to protect tissue contacted by the catheter device subsequent to the initial placement. The spring tip is shock-absorbing and axially compliant and allows enhanced use of various devices in conjunction with the tip such as bioptomes, electrodes, needles, flushing catheters, delivery catheters, and the like. The atraumatic shock-absorbing tip could include conductive or non-conductive materials.
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