Guidewire with hypotube and internal insert
AssigneeAdvanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
InventorsRobert C. Esselstein, Brandon Gosiengfiao
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Abstract
A guidewire having a proximal hypotube portion with an insert to increase pushability and torqueability. The insert may comprise metals such as stainless steel, shape memory/super elastic materials such as nickel titanium alloys, composite materials or polymeric materials. The proximal end of the insert may be configured to dock with an extension guidewire. Preferably, the proximal end of the solid core distal portion of the guidewire is configured to fit within the hypotube and the two are secured by adhesive, solder or the like.
Claims20
An elongated guiding member for medical procedures comprising an elongated proximal hypotube portion with an insert disposed within an interior of the hypotube portion and a solid core distal portion fixedly secured to a distal end of the hypotube.
A guide wire comprising:
- a hypotube having an interior, a proximal end and a distal end;
- a solid core distal portion having a distal end and a proximal end secured to the distal end of the hypotube;
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- an insert partially disposed within the interior of the hypotube, wherein the insert is removable from the interior of the hypotube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.