Multi-lumen extrusion tubing
US6540734B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-lumen balloon for use in a fluted balloon centering catheter and method for providing the same. The multi-lumen balloon maintains a radiation source at the center of a cardiovascular artery, has improved blood perfusion capability, and has improved balloon refolding characteristics. The method of fabricating a multi-lumen balloon designed for a radiation centering catheter uses an improved extrusion process that allows the manufacture of the multi-lumen balloon sub-assembly to be done separately from the catheter shaft assembly.
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