IMA dissection device
US6436118B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dissection device for dissecting tissue from an elongate structure in a body is disclosed. The device comprises an elongate tubular member such as a cannula or other hollow tube and an inflatable elongate tubular balloon coupled to the elongate tubular member. The device further comprises device for connecting the elongate tubular balloon to an inflation source to inflate the elongate tubular balloon and device for deflating the elongate tubular balloon such as by a deflation valve. The elongate tubular balloon typically has multiple cylindrical chambers, is inverted during its uninflated state and everts during use.
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