Ablation balloon with vapor deposited cover layer
US10952790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1031
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable balloon may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The balloon may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A plurality of elongate electrode assemblies may be disposed on the balloon. A cover layer may be deposited on the electrode assemblies. Portions of the electrode assemblies may be free of the cover layer.
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