Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Flexible catheter guide
Patent
1997-01-16
1999-09-14
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Flexible catheter guide
600435, 604264, A61B 5103
Patent
active
059514949
ABSTRACT:
Implements, particularly medical instruments, formed at least in part of elongated polymer members, exhibit high torque fidelity after processing with tension, heat, and twisting. The processing orients the polymer in generally helical paths so that torque imposed at the proximal end can be transmitted to the distal end without substantial whipping, even if the implement follows a long and tortuous pathway. Applications include medical guidewires, catheters, and driveshafts.
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Chin Albert
Daigle James B.
Daniels Douglas J.
DeMello Richard M.
Hartnett John F.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Hindenburg Max
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