Patent ID: 11865237
Assignee: SURMODICS MD, LLC
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A catheter assembly comprising:
a catheter body extending distally from a position proximate to a hub of the catheter assembly into a distal portion, the distal portion having an end portion, the catheter body includes:
a frame member extending between the proximal and distal portions, and proximal to the end portion, the frame member having a first mechanical characteristic; and
a floating sleeve coupled around the frame member and extending between the proximal and distal portions, and proximal to the end portion, the floating sleeve having a second mechanical characteristic different than the first mechanical characteristic;
wherein the floating sleeve includes at least one floating segment and one or more anchor segments along the catheter body;
wherein the at least one floating segment of the floating sleeve is moveable relative to the frame member, and the one or more anchor segments of the floating sleeve are interconnected with the frame member.