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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 17, 1998
Earl Bardsley, Newton, MA (US);
Kevin Gilmartin, Marsh Field, MA (US);
Target Therapeutics, Inc., Fremont, CA (US);
Abstract
This invention is a surgical device. In particular, this invention is directed to a multilumen catheter for accessing the vascular system of a body. The multilumen catheter includes a catheter shaft, at least a portion or which includes at least one lumen reinforced with a support member which may include a polymeric or metallic braid, coil or knit material. The reinforced lumen may further include a thin-walled liner or coating of lubricious material. The reinforced lumen may have a circular cross-section adapted to receive a guidewire. The interior surface of the reinforced lumen may have a smooth and continuous surface or a non-uniform surface.