Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Flexible catheter guide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Flexible catheter guide
Reexamination Certificate
active
07115101
ABSTRACT:
A guide wire including a lubricous distal portion and a less lubricous intermediate portion proximal of said distal portion. One guide wire provides a highly lubricous distal portion with a hydrophilic layer and a less lubricous intermediate portion with a hydrophobic layer. Another guide wire provides a lubricous distal portion with a polymer tip that is itself hydrophilic. Yet another guide wire provides a less lubricous intermediate portion using a stainless steel coil helically wound around the tapering intermediate portion. The coil is preferably coated with a hydrophobic coating such as PTFE or silicone. The coil can either abut the distal portion proximal end or extend into the distal portion interior.
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Cornelius Richard G.
Kelzenberg Anthony
Reynolds Brian R.
Urick Michael J.
Crompton Seager & Tufte LLC
Hindenburg Max F.
Scimed Life Systems Inc.
Szmal Brian
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