Medical regrooming and drug delivery device
US6527740B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A regrooming device for a balloon catheter, comprising a tubular member having a proximal section, a distal section, and an inner lumen extending therein configured to receive a balloon of a balloon catheter; and a mandrel disposed within the inner lumen and having a proximal end configured to enter a guide wire lumen at a distal section of the balloon catheter to facilitate guiding the distal section of the catheter into the inner lumen of the regrooming device, and a distal end secured to the distal section of the tubular member.
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