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Polymer blends for torque transmitting catheters

  • US 5,387,199 A
  • Filed: 03/02/1994
  • Issued: 02/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/24/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A catheter useful for accessing body cavities during therapeutic and diagnostic medical procedures, said catheter comprising:

  • an elongated tubular member having at least one lumen, said elongated tubular member formed of a heat extruded homogeneous polymer blend of polyetherurethane and polyetherester, wherein said polymer blend provides the catheter with enhanced torque retention and balanced rebound properties.

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