A system and method for effecting rapid exchange of catheters over a guidewire. A gripping mechanism is provided on one of a guide catheter and a guidewire to grip the other of the guide catheter and guidewire proximate to the distal end of the guide catheter. When engaged, the gripping mechanism inhibits...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6251084?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6251084 - Guide catheter and guidewires for effecting rapid catheter exchange
Guide catheter and guidewires for effecting rapid catheter exchange