Radiopaque balloon catheter and guidewire to facilitate alignment
US10080873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a catheter having a balloon including at least one first radiopaque marking. A guidewire guides the balloon to the treatment area, and includes at least one second radiopaque marking adapted for corresponding to the at least one first radiopaque marking of the balloon when positioned at the treatment area. Related aspects and methods are disclosed.
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