Precision tipping device for surgical catheters

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1990-01-22

1992-04-07

Woo, Jay H.

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Control means responsive to or actuated by means sensing or...

264 406, 264 407, 425150, B29C 3108

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051023245

ABSTRACT:
A device is provided for precision tipping catheters with repeatable accuracy. The device includes a die, a thermal heater for the die, a clamping pad for holding an untipped catheter in an aligned position, a lead screw for moving the catheter into and out of the die a precise distance, and a forced air cooler for cooling the tipped catheter. Preferably, the lead screw is rotated by a stepping motor.

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