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US 2001/0020161 A1Published application
Catheter support structure
OwnerDaniel J. Klima, Paul J. Thompsoninventors
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a catheter including a segment having a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of circumferential supports surrounding the axis. A plurality of filaments surround the circumferential supports to enhance torque transmission through the catheter segment.
Claims13
A catheter including a segment having a longitudinal axis, said segment comprising:
- a plurality of circumferential supports surrounding said axis;
- and
- a plurality of filaments surrounding said circumferential supports.
A catheter including a segment having a longitudinal axis, said segment comprising;
- a tubular inner liner surrounding said axis;
- circumferential supports surrounding said inner liner;
- a plurality of interwoven filaments forming a braid that surrounds the circumferential supports;
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- an outer polymeric jacket that covers the circumferential supports and the braid.
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