Inflatable medical device and related sheath
US10226599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inflatable balloon is provided. The balloon includes a central lumen open at both ends of the balloon and connected to a gap formed in one sidewall of the balloon. This arrangement may provide the balloon with a generally C-shaped profile with the open central lumen within the balloon along a center axis thereof, such as to allow for perfusion. The balloon may also include an inflation port offset from a central axis and a shaft including an inflation lumen connected to the inflation port. A sheath may also be provided with a window through which the balloon may project in use.
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