Patent ID: 6277107
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A precurved coronary sinus guiding introducer comprising:an elongated member with a proximal and distal end, a lumen extending through the elongated member from the proximal to the distal end, wherein the elongated member comprises a first generally straight, proximal section and a second precurved distal section, wherein the precurved distal section comprises a plurality of curved portions and a plurality of straight sections, wherein the precurved distal section curves through an arc of about 50 to about 150 degrees away from the proximal section, wherein the precurved distal section comprises a first and a separate second curved portion, wherein the first curved portion is curved in an arc of about 20 to about 60 degrees, wherein the second curved portion is curved in an arc of about 30 to 90 degrees, and wherein the second curved portion is curved in an angle about 15 to about 90 degrees out of a plane formed by the first curved portion.