Catheterization method using proximal articulation and...

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2004-05-27

2008-09-02

Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C606S041000, C600S585000

Reexamination Certificate

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07419477

ABSTRACT:
Methods of using a catheter involve providing a sheath comprising a proximal region, a deflection region, a distal-end region including a shapeable region, an anchor region defined between the deflection region and the shapeable region, and a longitudinal axis. The method also involves imparting a pre-established shape to the shapeable region. The method further involves applying axial force in a proximal direction at the anchor region so as to cause the deflection region to deflect relative to the longitudinal axis while the pre-established shape imparted to the shapeable region of the sheath is substantially maintained.

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