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2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Rodriguez, Cris L. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C604S529000, C604S103100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06970734

ABSTRACT:
A catheter assembly comprises a catheter shaft having a first region and a second region. The first region is less radiopaque than the second region. The first region is constructed of a shaft material and the second region is constructed from the shaft material in combination with at least one radiopaque material. At least a portion of the shaft material of the second region defines at least one grooved region. The at least one radiopaque material is positioned at least partially within the at least one grooved region.

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