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Right coronary catheter

  • US 5,215,540 A
  • Filed: 01/31/1992
  • Issued: 06/01/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A preformed right coronary catheter for use in coronary arteriography of the human right coronary artery using a femoral artery approach, comprising a primary curve, a secondary curve, a tip portion, a substantially straight central body portion and a substantially straight rear body portion, said primary curve being disposed between said tip portion and said central body portion and defining a first angle therebetween of substantially less than 90°

  • , said secondary curve being disposed between said central body portion and said rear body portion and defining a second angle therebetween of about 60°

    , this geometry of said catheter enabling direct engagement and insertion of said catheter tip into said right coronary artery by means of a femoral artery approach without the need for catheter rotation.

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