Support member for reduced diameter balloon catheter, and intra-aortic balloon catheter using the same
US5716373A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/859
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter assembly in which the catheter tube terminates at the entrance to the balloon chamber and in which a thin support member connects the distal end of the catheter tube to the tip at the distal end of the balloon chamber. A connecting anchor is provided at the distal end of the catheter tube. The connecting anchor has a skirt portion that is connected to the catheter tube. The support member is attached to the skirt portion.
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