Balloon catheter having retention enhancements on the balloon
US5720726A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter for retrograde perfusion of the heart through the coronary sinus, which has an infusion lumen for introducing perfusion liquid into the heart, a retention means such as an inflatable balloon, and can have retention enhancements such as spikes, felt or a hydrophilic coating, on the surface of the retention means to keep it firmly in place.
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