| 摘要 |
A system and method for effecting rapid exchange of catheters (29) over a guidewire (14). A gripping mechanism (28) is provided on one of a guide catheter (20) and a guidewire (14) to grip the other of the guide catheter (20) and guidewire (14) proximate to the distal end of the guide catheter (20). When engaged, the gripping mechanism (28) inhibits movement between the guidewire (14) and the guide catheter (20) when a first catheter is exchanged with a second catheter over the guidewire (14). |
