Catheter having an ultra soft tip and methods for making the...

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2004-12-10

2010-10-19

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S103110, C604S912000, C604S915000, C606S192000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815599

ABSTRACT:
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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