Guidewire for medical use

Details Guidewire for medical use Guidewire for medical use

1987-11-18

1989-09-19

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128657, A61M 2500

Patent

active

048671746

ABSTRACT:
A structure comprising: an elongated, flexible inner element and a substantially water insoluble, biocompatible sheath disposed over the inner element, the structure having a substantially uniform cross-section, being substantially solid, and sized and shaped for insertion into the body of a medical patient, the inner element having a reduced tendency to creep relative to the sheath, and the sheath having increased softness relative to the inner element.

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