Intra-aortic balloon catheter having a tapered Y-fitting
US6238382A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intra-aortic balloon catheter system comprising an intra-aortic balloon catheter having a reduced gas path length, a protective sleeve, and a Y-fitting connector connecting the proximal end of the catheter to an intra-aortic balloon pump. The protective sleeve is disposed about at least a portion of the connector between a proximal and distal end of the connector.
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