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Balloon catheter having nonlinear compliance curve and method of using

US5447497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1994
Grant dateSep 5, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A balloon catheter, having a non-linear compliance curve, made up of a dual layered balloon, one balloon being a Compliant balloon and the other balloon being a Non-Compliant balloon.

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