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Torqueable and Deflectable Medical Device Shaft

  • US 20100324482A1
  • Filed: 08/23/2010
  • Published: 12/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device, comprising:

  • an elongated, deflectable shaft having a proximal shaft portion, an intermediate shaft portion, and a distal shaft portion, the proximal portion and intermediate portions comprising a tubing and the distal shaft portion comprising a braided member;

    a plurality of slits defined in the elongated shaft;

    a handle disposed adjacent to a proximal end of the elongated shaft; and

    one or more steering wires having a first end attached to the handle and a second end attached adjacent to the distal shaft portion of the elongated shaft;

    wherein the elongated shaft includes a transition in stiffness from the proximal shaft portion to the distal shaft portion.

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