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Dual balloon catheter device

US4445892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1982
Grant dateMay 1, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/0476
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual balloon catheter device is provided with two spaced and expandable balloons for occluding a segment of a blood vessel. The device also includes a first channel for flushing the occluded segment, an optic system for use in the segment, and a second channel for introducing fluid into the blood vessel distally of the device.

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