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Apparatus for stripping fibrin from a catheter

  • US 20030181876A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2002
  • Published: 09/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for the removal of build-up about an implanted catheter having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an open free end positioned within an individual'"'"'s vascular system, the apparatus comprising:

  • a delivery assembly storing a stripping coil, the delivery assembly including a guide structure for guiding the stripping coil through the catheter to the free end of the catheter;

    the stripping coil being formed of a shape memory material or super-elastic material, wherein the stripping coil is preformed to assume a shape wrapping about the outer surface of the catheter in a manner providing for the stripping of build-up from the outer surface of the catheter when the stripping coil is moved relative to the catheter.

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