Inflation lumen kink protection and balloon profile
US11931522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon guide catheter having a sleeved inflation lumen secured with a wire wrap for improved inflation lumen kink protection and a welded balloon construction provides a robust and flexible catheter with an exceptionally large inner lumen relative to its outer profile and enables rapid and reliable balloon inflation and deflation in a highly deliverable and kink resistant catheter. Balloon guide catheters having multiple sleeved inflation lumens and proximal luers for utilizing the multiple inflation lumens are also provided.
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