Percutaneous guidewire
US9968761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A percutaneous guidewire comprising a distal end portion that is pre-formed in a curve that turns through more than 270 degrees. The stiffness of the guidewire may decrease continuously along the length of the curved distal end portion towards the tip of the guidewire and the radius of curvature of the curved distal end portion may also decrease towards the tip of the guidewire.
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