Abstract: An elongate medical device configured for navigation through a lumen is provided. The device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes a first interlocking connector. The device further includes a loop portion operably connected to the distal portion. The loop portion includes a second interlocking connector configured for connecting to the first interlocking connector. A medical system is also provided including a catheter and a wire guide. A method of making a wire guide is provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2014
Assignee:
Cook Medical Tecnologies LLC
Inventors:
Matthew P. Carter, David M. Hardin, Jeffry S. Melsheimer, Vihar C. Surti