Over-the-wire balloon catheter
US5382234A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/104
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An over-the-wire catheter and method of making such a catheter having a first tubular member defining a first lumen and a second tubular member defining a second lumen joined to and coextending with the exterior of the first tubular member to define a catheter shaft. The first and second tubular members being formed independently of one another or of different materials. A balloon is joined to the distal end of the catheter shaft where it is in fluid communication with the first lumen. A flexibility control member may be joined to and coextend with the first and second tubular members.
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