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Torqueable soft tip medical device and method of usage

  • US 8,449,526 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2007
  • Issued: 05/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A catheter, comprising:

  • an elongate shaft having a proximal section and a distal section;

    wherein the shaft includes an inner surface defining a lumen;

    wherein a plurality of slots are formed in the distal section;

    an elongate liner disposed in the shaft along the inner surface, wherein a distal portion of the liner extends distally from the distal section of the shaft; and

    wherein the distal portion of the liner deflects radially outward to define a flared tip with an enlarged section that includes a radiopaque marker band.

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