Medical device with push force limiter

Details Medical device with push force limiter Medical device with push force limiter

2003-12-22

2010-11-02

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Flexible catheter guide

C600S433000, C600S434000, C600S435000, C604S164130, C604S264000, C604S523000, C604S524000, C604S525000, C604S529000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824345

ABSTRACT:
A medical device with improved flexibility characteristics and methods of using the same. The medical device may include a proximal end, a distal end, and an intermediate region. In at least some embodiments, the column strength or flexibility of the intermediate portion is generally greater than the column strength or flexibility at the distal end.

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