Patent ID: 7758592
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A wire guide capable of manipulation about at least one of a tortuous path and an impediment comprising: an elongate member having a first portion with a first diameter and a second portion with a second diameter, the second diameter being smaller than the first diameter, the second portion of the elongate member being bent back upon itself to form a loop having an interior space, and a closure member for maintaining the loop; wherein the closure member comprises at least one attachment tab having a base portion integrally formed with the second portion of the elongate member at a first location, and further having an extending portion that wraps about the second portion of the elongate member at a second location that is disposed adjacent to the first location, and wherein the wire guide is configured to be advanced through the lumen of an elongate medical device and guide the elongate medical device about at least one of the tortuous path and the impediment.