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Steerable dilatation catheter

US4582181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1983
Grant dateApr 15, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/062
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Low profile dilation catheter and method of manufacturing the same for use in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The catheter has an inflatable balloon for dilating stenotic lesions, and an integral guide wire by which the catheter can be steered into the artery system.

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