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Catheter having an ultra soft tip and methods for making the same
US8973239B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8973239-B2 |
| Application number | US-90688410-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | Dec 10, 2004 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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An intravascular balloon catheter having an ultra soft tip. The catheter includes a braided reinforcement member extending substantially the length of the elongate shaft. A balloon is disposed at the distal end of the elongate shaft. An ultra soft tip is formed from a distal portion of balloon material extending distal of the distal end of the elongate shaft.
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What we claim is: 1. A method of forming a catheter, the method comprising: providing an elongate shaft including a braided reinforcement member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough; disposing an outer layer about at least a portion of the braided reinforcement member, the outer layer having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein disposing an outer layer about at least a portion of the braided reinforcement member includes disposing the oute…
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- What does patent US8973239B2 cover?
- An intravascular balloon catheter having an ultra soft tip. The catheter includes a braided reinforcement member extending substantially the length of the elongate shaft. A balloon is disposed at the distal end of the elongate shaft. An ultra soft tip is formed from a distal portion of balloon material extending distal of the distal end of the elongate shaft.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Griffin Stephen, Chan Huey Quoc, Lim Elaine, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M25/10. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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