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Manifold for angioplasty balloon catheter

US4838269A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1988
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0098
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manifold for a double lumen angioplasty balloon catheter has a first chamber connecting the balloon lumen to a first port, a second chamber connecting the guide wire lumen to a second port and a guide wire entry port, an adjustable guide wire seal and a mounting system for an alternative elastic diaphragm guide wire feeding device. An override system for the adjustable guide wire seal is also disclosed.

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