Guidewire having an embedded matrix polymer

Details Guidewire having an embedded matrix polymer Guidewire having an embedded matrix polymer

2003-10-30

2009-06-30

Hidenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Flexible catheter guide

C600S431000, C600S432000, C600S433000, C600S434000, C600S114000, C600S121000, C600S129000, C600S108000, C600S103000, C264S103000, C029S446000, C029S447000, C029S458000, C029S517000, C029S03300H, C029S03400A

Reexamination Certificate

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07553287

ABSTRACT:
A guidewire having an embedded matrix polymer construction and methods of making and using the same. The guidewire may include a core wire or member having a proximal region and distal region, a jacket disposed over the distal region, and a coil disposed over the jacket. The coil may include a coating and may be embedded within the jacket.

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