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Valvuloplasty medical device that allows blood flow during use

US12070236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Tyson D. Anderson · Chandler, US
Corey Rousu · Cave Creek, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 23, 2019
Grant date	Aug 27, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 23, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/1086
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices are described including a plurality of expandable members to open a vascular lumen while maintaining blood flow during expansion. The device includes a plurality of exterior members (114) that are inflatable or expandable. The device may also include, but does not require, an inner member (110) to further radially expand or circumferentially separate the exterior members.

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