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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2011
Shlomit Chappel, Ramat Hasharon, IL;
Shlomit Chappel, Ramat Hasharon, IL;
Medinol Ltd., Tel Aviv, IL;
Abstract
A catheter tip that provides longitudinal flexibility, pushability and radial rigidity thereby improving deliverability is provided. The catheter tip includes a spring-like element to provide longitudinal flexibility and pushability to the catheter tip. The spring-like element may also provide radial support to the distal edge of the catheter tip. Alternatively, a radially rigid distal end may also be included distal of the spring-like element. The apparatus may be used with any interventional catheter system, but is particularly suitable for use with balloon-expandable stent systems and balloon-angioplasty systems, where flexibility of the catheter tip and minimal flaring of the distal edge of the catheter tip is desirable.