Guidewire having controlled radiopacity tip

Details Guidewire having controlled radiopacity tip Guidewire having controlled radiopacity tip

1992-05-13

1993-11-09

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

A61B 500

Patent

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052593932

ABSTRACT:
A guidewire having a controlled radiopacity at the guidewire's distal tip. A single spring mounted to the guidewire has one tightly coiled region and a second more loosely coiled less radiopaque region. The loosely coiled region may be coated with plastic to avoid any undesirable tactility of the guidewire's outer surface.

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