Perfusion catheter providing segmented flow regions and methods of use
US6083198A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for delivering oxygenated blood at a first flow rate to a first region of the body and at a second lower flow rate to a second region of the body using first and second balloons and a first lumen that delivers blood to a first plurality of apertures interposed between the first and second balloons. A second lumen is used to deliver blood to a second plurality of apertures disposed proximally of the second balloon. Methods of using the apparatus also are provided.
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