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Elongated medical device for intracorporal use

  • US 7,237,313 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2003
  • Issued: 07/03/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of making a medical device, the method comprising:

  • providing an elongated core member having a first end and a second end, and defining an outer surface;

    providing an elongated structure including a first portion and a second expanded portion;

    disposing an attachment member about a portion of the elongated core member and the first portion of the elongated structure, the attachment member defining a lumen and having an inner surface, wherein the first portion of the elongated structure is disposed between the inner surface of the attachment member and the outer surface of the elongated core member; and

    moving the elongated structure relative to the attachment member such that the second portion of the elongated structure engages the inner surface of the attachment member and the outer surface of the elongated core member to mechanically couple the elongated structure to the elongated core member.

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