Guidewire-type device axially moveable by torque or axial force and methods for use thereof

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PATENT NO 5551443
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08379575

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The present invention sets forth a guidewire-type device which can be axially moved via application of axial force and/or by application of torquing force. The device is used for accessing regions within a body. The device is used to attach to subject material within a body, and, if desired, to remove the subject material. In particular, the device and method of the invention are advantageously utilized by health care practitioners for use in accessing tortuous and difficult body areas, such as fallopian tubes.

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BAYER ESSURE INC1011 MCCARTHY BLVD MILPITAS CA 95035

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nikolchev, Julian Portola Valley, CA 65 2734
Pham, Phong San Jose, CA 15 2816
Sepetka, Ivan Redwood City, CA 166 26233
That, Dai T San Jose, CA 2 154

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