Medical balloon including radiopaque insert for precisely identifying a working surface location
US11583663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1079
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter adapted for use with a guidewire includes an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon is supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including first and second spaced ends and a working surface between the ends. An insert located within the interior compartment of the balloon includes at least a radiopaque portion separate from the shaft. Related methods are also disclosed.
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