Patent ID: 8011079
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: A61M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of incorporating a tip into an endovascular device comprising: providing an endovascular device having a tubular end portion, the tubular end portion comprising a proximal portion and a distal end portion, an outlet opening formed in the distal end portion, a longitudinal bore extending through the distal end portion and in communication with the outlet opening, a counterbore formed in the distal end portion and having an increased internal diameter relative to an internal diameter of the proximal portion, and a first engagement member formed in the distal end portion; providing a hollow tubular tip comprising a proximal end portion having first and second annular flanges, the first flange being disposed within and spaced apart from the second flange, and a second engagement member formed in one of the first and second flanges; positioning the first flange within the counterbore and positioning the second flange over an outer radial surface of the distal end portion of the tubular end portion; and securing the tip onto the tubular end portion by mating the first engagement member with the second receiving member.