Position-adjustable thoracic catheter

Details Position-adjustable thoracic catheter Position-adjustable thoracic catheter

1989-02-03

1990-12-11

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604282, A61M 3700

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049766880

ABSTRACT:
A flexible catheter having an integral curvature control mechanism is disclosed. This mechanism allows the curvature of the catheter to be changed while at least part of the catheter is in a patient, thereby facilitating positioning of the catheter within the patient.

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