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STEP FEATURE FOR STEERABLE GUIDEWIRES

  • US 20160038721A1
  • Filed: 08/08/2014
  • Published: 02/11/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A step feature guidewire, comprising:

  • a guidewire comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a diameter; and

    a self-expanding element disposed approximate to the distal end of the guidewire and having a contracted diameter and an expanded diameter;

    wherein the self-expanding element being expandable under its inherent proprieties, andwherein the expanded diameter is approximately 70% to 280% of the guidewire diameter.

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