Balloon catheter
US6494905B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter for use in the region of a vessel branching and, in particular, in coronary vessels is provided. The catheter comprising a catheter stem disposed at the distal end of which are provided at least one balloon and at least one first guide means arranged in the region thereof for positioning the balloon in the region of a vessel branching. The first guide means is adapted to be introduced into the lateral branch of the vessel transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the balloon catheter. The balloon comprises at least two chambers which are spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the balloon catheter and between which the first guide means is arranged.
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