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CATHETER CURVATURE BRACES AND METHODS OF USING SAME

  • US 20130317410A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2012
  • Published: 11/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A first catheter curvature brace, comprising:

  • an elongated frame having a distal end and a proximal end, the frame being formed with at least a first curve in a first relaxed curved configuration;

    at least two coupling elements connected to the frame, each coupling element configured to engage an outer surface of a catheter; and

    at least the frame being formed of an elastic, biocompatible material capable of being straightened by a force and then returning to the first relaxed curved configuration after the force is removed.

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