Low profile perfusion catheter
US5344402A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a Low Profile Perfusion Catheter, for use in coronary angioplasty applications. Preferably, the catheter is provided with an inflatable dilatation balloon, and a perfusion lumen extending therethrough. The diameter of the perfusion lumen is enlargable from a first, reduced diameter to a second, enlarged diameter. In one embodiment, an axially movable tubular support is movable within the lumen from a proximal, insertion position to a distal perfusion position. In another embodiment, the support is radially expandable. In a further embodiment, a porus drug delivery balloon is provided.
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