Method for forming catheter curves

Details Method for forming catheter curves Method for forming catheter curves

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Johnson, Christina (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of electrical or wave energy to work

Induction heating

C264S403000, C264S485000, C264S285000, C264S295000, C264S339000

Reexamination Certificate

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07378048

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for forming catheters and catheter curves using ferromagnetic materials exposed to an alternating magnetic field. Heat is generated in the exposed ferromagnetic material. The temperature of the ferromagnetic material is allowed to reach a desired temperature, preferably the Curie temperature of the ferromagnetic material containing portion. The heat generated is transferred to a catheter, wherein the catheter can be selectively formed or assembled and bonded at the desired elevated temperature.

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