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Method of fabricating an elongate medical device

  • US 10,258,769 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2016
  • Issued: 04/16/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of fabricating an elongate medical device having a longitudinal axis, comprising:

  • providing an elongate liner having a distal end and a proximal end;

    surrounding said liner with a braid comprising metal;

    placing a positioning sensor over said braid at said distal end;

    disposing a longitudinally-extending element radially outward from said braid;

    applying an outer layer over said braid, said sensor, and said longitudinally-extending element;

    subjecting said device to a reflow lamination process;

    removing said longitudinally-extending element from said device to create a lumen;

    providing an electrically-conductive wire in said lumen; and

    electrically coupling said wire to said sensor.

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