Catheter shaft with undulating surface for reduced friction

Details Catheter shaft with undulating surface for reduced friction Catheter shaft with undulating surface for reduced friction

2005-03-31

2010-11-16

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C600S139000

Reexamination Certificate

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07833203

ABSTRACT:
A vascular catheter which comprises a catheter shaft, said catheter defining a first surface which is of undulating shape with a plurality of curved peaks, said peaks being spaced so that a second surface in contact with the first surface is spaced from at least a substantial portion of the first surface, to reduce friction of the catheter.

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Dover®—Intermittent Female Catheter with a Matte Finish (2 pgs.).

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