Catheter with multiple internal diameters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6022341
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08943473

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There is disclosed a medical catheter comprising a proximal shaft section and a distal shaft section. The proximal shaft section has an inner diameter and wall thickness which is constant over the length of the proximal shaft section. The distal shaft section has an inner diameter which is greater than the proximal shaft inner diameter and has a step up or taper therebetween. The proximal end of the distal shaft section is aligned proximal to the proximal end of a curved portion of the guiding catheter's distal shaft section.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY NE MAIL STOP LC340 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Lentz, David J LaJolla, CA 71 6043

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