Left coronary guiding catheter

Details Left coronary guiding catheter Left coronary guiding catheter

1996-01-19

1999-09-28

Bockelman, Mark

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

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600435, A61M 2500

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059579110

ABSTRACT:
A left coronary guide catheter having primary, secondary and tertiary curves formed therein to facilitate insertion and positioning of the distal tip of the catheter within the left coronary ostium. The distal portion of the catheter may be formed of material which is softer than the remainder of the catheter.

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