Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Flexible catheter guide
Patent
1996-07-02
1998-08-04
Hindenburg, Max
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Flexible catheter guide
604 95, 604280, A61B 500
Patent
active
057886547
ABSTRACT:
A catheter guide wire comprises a main section having a circular cross-section and a distal end section surrounded by a spiral. The distal end section has a portion adjoining the guide wire tip, in the shape of a wedge, the height of which diminishes towards the guide wire tip and the width of which increases towards the guide wire tip.
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European Search Report in EP 95111243.2 filed Jul. 18, 1995, together with communication and one-page Annex.
Akers Lawrence C.
Hindenburg Max
Richardson Peter C.
Schneider (Europe) A.G.
Strassburger Philip C.
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