WO2000006242A1
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Steerable catheter having segmented tip and one-piece inlet housing
Assignee: Myelotec Inc
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Filing: 1999-03-10
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2019-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A steerable catheter having a segmented tip formed from materials of differing hardnesses. A tip segment formed of softer material provides improved steerability, while an adjacent harder segment provides improved resistance against steering wire pull-through. Wear-resistant sleeves and a coined loop portion of steering wire provide additional resistance against steering wire pull-through. A tip fabrication method is also disclosed. The catheter includes a one-piece inlet housing with integral mounting fins for attachment to the catheter housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary A. Smith
- 👤 Mahase Nardeo
- 👤 Robert C. Biggs
Bibliographic Details
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CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0133; A61M25/0141; A61M25/0136; A61M25/0147; A61M2025/015; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0054
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