Catheter for percutaneous transradial approach
AssigneeSchneider (Europe) A.G.
InventorFerdinand Kiemeneij
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Abstract
A preshaped tubular catheter for percutaneous transradial approach to catheterization, comprises a distal bridge shaped portion having a distal arch defining a primary curve, a top defining a secondary curve, and a proximal arch defining a tertiary curve. The proximal arch is connected to a straight shaft. The shaft is stiff and the bridge shaped portion has a flexibility extending at least up to and including the primary curve and a stiffness extending at least up to and including the tertiary curve.
Claims7
A preshaped tubular catheter for percutaneous transradial approach to catheterization, comprising a distal bridge shaped portion having a distal arch defining a primary curve, a top defining a secondary curve, and a proximal arch defining a tertiary curve, wherein said proximal arch is connected to a distal end of a straight and stiff shaft and wherein said bridge shaped portion has a flexibility extending at least up to and including the primary curve and a stiffness extending at least up to and including said tertiary curve.
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