Nickel titanium guide wires for occlusion and drug delivery

Details Nickel titanium guide wires for occlusion and drug delivery Nickel titanium guide wires for occlusion and drug delivery

1996-09-25

1998-07-07

McDermott, Corrine M.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604 96, 604281, 606194, A61M 2900

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057761000

ABSTRACT:
An infusion guide wire of superelastic nickel titanium is disclosed comprising a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire and a distal portion with a smaller outer diameter than a proximal portion. One or more intermediate portions of intermediate outer diameters can be provided, as well. An occlusion balloon can be attached to the distal portion, and inflated through the lumen. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the occlusion balloon, drugs or other agents can be delivered through the lumen.

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