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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2006
Mina Chow, Campbell, CA (US);
Mina Chow, Campbell, CA (US);
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A deflectable catheter assembly and methods of use are herein disclosed. The catheter assembly, in one embodiment, is deflectable and includes a first catheter, a second catheter, and a third catheter. The second catheter fits coaxially within the first catheter. In some embodiments, the first and/or second catheter can be constituently different from proximal end to distal end. At least one of the first catheter and the second catheter include a deflectable portion to allow deflection of that catheter from a first position to a second position. The third catheter has a sheath and a medical instrument positioned within the sheath. The third catheter fits coaxially within the second catheter.