Patents Examined by Max F. Nindenburg
  • Guidewire with deflectable tip
    Patent number: 7128718
    Abstract: A bi-directional steerable guidewire having a deflectable distal tip which comprises a longitudinal hypotube and a spring coil attached to the distal end of the hypotube and also includes a longitudinally movable deflection member which is attached to the distal end of the spring coil and a tip retaining member which extends from the distal end of the hypotube to the distal end of the spring coil for providing very precise deflection of the distal tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Hikmat Hojeibane, David Grewe