Radial balloon catheter
US11865237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are a catheter assembly and method of applying a catheter assembly. In an example, the catheter assembly can include a catheter body and frame member extending between proximal and distal portions, the frame member having a first mechanical characteristic, and a floating sleeve coupled around the frame member and extending between the proximal and distal portions, the floating sleeve having a second mechanical characteristic different than the first mechanical characteristic. The floating sleeve can include at least one floating segment and one or more anchor segments along the catheter body. The at least one floating segment of the floating sleeve can be moveable relative to the frame member, and the one or more anchor segments of the floating sleeve can be interconnected with the frame member.
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