Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Flexible catheter guide
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Hindenberg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Flexible catheter guide
Reexamination Certificate
active
07914467
ABSTRACT:
An elongated medical device and components therefore, and methods for making and using the same. An example embodiment includes an elongated metallic tubular member including a tapered transition region disposed between two sections having different physical characteristics, such as flexibility characteristics. In some cases, the tubular member includes a section including a plurality of slots formed therein. Some example embodiments include a medical device including such a tubular member.
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Layman Ted W.
Northrop Clay W.
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Hindenberg Max
Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC
Szmal Brian
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