Patent ID: 6605062
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A guidewire exchange catheter comprising:an elongate shaft having a) a proximal end; b) a low profile distal end; c) an inner lumen extending therein from a proximal port at the proximal end to a distal port at the distal end; d) an intermediate port disposed between the proximal and distal port, which is in fluid communication with the inner lumen and which is a short distance away from the low profile distal end of the shaft; e) a longitudinal slit in an outer wall of the inner lumen extending distally from the proximal end; f) a sidearm disposed on the proximal end of the elongated shaft having a side arm lumen extending longitudinally therein in fluid communication with the inner lumen of the elongate shaft and having a slit that is aligned with the longitudinal slit of the elongate shaft and g) a longitudinal support member secured to the elongate shaft.