Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries
US5042985A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steerable balloon dilatation catheter which is particularly suitable for peripheral arteries having an elongated tubular member with a flexible, inelastic balloon on the distal end. The tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion formed of stainless steel and a relatively flexible distal portion formed of a polyester. A fixed guiding member is disposed within the catheter bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to a short relatively rigid cylindrical member bonded to the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon.
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