Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent combined with surgical delivery system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Stigell, Theodore J (Department: 3767)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent combined with surgical delivery system
C606S192000, C604S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959660
ABSTRACT:
A catheter device including an elongate catheter shaft comprising a multifilar cable tubing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. At least a part of the distal portion is more flexible than the proximal portion.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Carpenter William
Cook Medical Technologies LLC
Stigell Theodore J
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