Balloon catheter for repairing bifurcated vessels
US6142973A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter comprising a body and first and second arms attached to one end of the body. A common inflation lumen extends along the body and branches into each of the arms. An expandable balloon is provided on each arm so as to be in fluid communication with the lumen of each arm. The catheter further includes a guide wire lumen in each of the arms. A method for dilating a narrowed bifurcated vessel is also disclosed.
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