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Magnetic guidewires

  • US 20040225233A1
  • Filed: 05/09/2003
  • Published: 11/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for the introduction and placement of a medical device in a body passage, comprising:

  • an access guidewire having a distal end for inserting into a first insertion site of the body passage;

    a pulling guidewire having a distal end for inserting into a second insertion site of the body passage;

    a first magnet attached to the distal end of the access guidewire; and

    a second magnet attached to the distal end of the pulling guidewire.

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