Balloon catheter
US10898359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a catheter comprising a balloon, wherein said catheter comprises the following: a dilatation body and a catheter shaft which comprises a proximal and a distal end; the catheter shaft additionally comprising a fluid lumen by means of which a fluid can be fed to said dilatation body. The dilatation body is made up of at least three balloon segments which are arranged immediately adjacently to one another and one being the other on said catheter shaft, and can be dilated independently of one another.
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