Catheter with thermoresponsive distal tip portion

Details Catheter with thermoresponsive distal tip portion Catheter with thermoresponsive distal tip portion

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S527000, C604S531000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06893427

ABSTRACT:
The catheter assembly comprises a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end and a thermoresponsive distal tip portion fixed to the distal end of the catheter.

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