Convertible guidewire system and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8083690
APP PUB NO 20100056955A1
SERIAL NO

12204583

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A guidewire converter for use in intravascular procedures along with a guidewire. The guidewire converter includes an elongate tubular structure defining a lumen having an inner diameter and a first outer diameter. The inner diameter of the lumen is sized to receive the guidewire for intravascular procedures. The guidewire converter includes a locking mechanism coupled to the elongate tubular structure that has a second outer diameter that is less than or substantially equal to the first outer diameter. Operation of the locking mechanism releasably secures the elongate tubular structure to the guidewire.

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TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LLC251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVE WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Peterson, Dean Rogers, US 43 1668
Root, Howard Excelsior, US 34 1660
Welch, Jeff Maple Grove, US 8 297

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