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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2011
Eric S. Olson, Maplewood, MN (US);
James V. Kauphusman, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Linda K. Nemec, Andover, MN (US);
Troy T. Tegg, Elk River, MN (US);
Eric S. Olson, Maplewood, MN (US);
James V. Kauphusman, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Linda K. Nemec, Andover, MN (US);
Troy T. Tegg, Elk River, MN (US);
St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A medical device is provided comprising a shaft comprising a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is configured to buckle upon application of a first critical force. The second segment includes an outer surface and an inner surface and is configured to buckle upon application of a second critical force. The second critical force is lower than the first critical force. The medical device further comprises a coil disposed radially inwardly of the inner surface of the second segment.