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Composite laminated catheter with flexible segment and method of making same

  • US 20070250040A1
  • Filed: 04/19/2006
  • Published: 10/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical catheter comprising:

  • an elongate catheter shaft comprising;

    a flexible polymeric liner;

    a flexible polymer jacket adherently surrounding the liner;

    a reinforcement layer interposed between the liner and the jacket; and

    a mechanically deformed shaft segment having reduced stiffness as compared to a shaft segment that is not so deformed; and

    a fitting mounted at a proximal end of the shaft.

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