Shapable catheter using exchangeable core and method of use

Details Shapable catheter using exchangeable core and method of use Shapable catheter using exchangeable core and method of use

1998-03-27

1999-11-30

Dawson, Glenn K.

Surgery

Instruments

Electrode guide means

604281, 606 45, 606108, 600508, A61B 504

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059934620

ABSTRACT:
In a shapable catheter and method for positioning a shapable catheter within a body cavity, a core wire is provided which includes a pre-shaped region bent into a predetermined shape. A catheter is provided which includes a lumen proportioned to slidably receive the core wire. The catheter includes a rigid proximal section and a flexible distal section. A pull wire may additionally be provided to allow the user to cause deflection at a distal portion of the catheter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5843091 (1998-12-01), Holsinger et al.
patent: 5865800 (1999-02-01), Mirarchi et al.

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