Convertible guidewire system and methods

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2008-09-04

2011-12-27

Szmal, Brian (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Flexible catheter guide

Reexamination Certificate

active

08083690

ABSTRACT:
A guidewire converter for use in intravascular procedures along with a guidewire. The guidewire converter includes an elongate tubular structure defining a lumen having an inner diameter and a first outer diameter. The inner diameter of the lumen is sized to receive the guidewire for intravascular procedures. The guidewire converter includes a locking mechanism coupled to the elongate tubular structure that has a second outer diameter that is less than or substantially equal to the first outer diameter. Operation of the locking mechanism releasably secures the elongate tubular structure to the guidewire.

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