Catheter with slidable balloon
US5919163A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/3615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The instant invention provides a novel double balloon catheter which includes a first fixed balloon on the cranial end of the catheter; a second slidable balloon positioned around the catheter and spaced from the first fixed balloon; and, structure for enabling the second balloon to slide along the plastic tube between a first position defining a minimum distance between the first balloon and the second balloon, and a second position defining a maximum distance between the first balloon and the second balloon. The invention also contemplates a novel method of using the catheter.
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