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Intra-aortic balloon catheter

US5484385A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1994
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M60/274
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A balloon for an inter aortic balloon pump having an elongate tapered section extending from a proximal end of minimal diameter and progressively increasing in diameter toward the distal end. The tapered section is of greater wall thickness with the wall thickness becoming progressively thinner toward the distal end.

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