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Inflatable medical device and related sheath

US11147953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2039

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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