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Variable length drug delivery catheter

US6706013B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1068
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter for insertion in a physiological lumen is provided which includes two balloons, wherein the distance between the balloons can be adjusted. The catheter can be used for the delivery of a therapeutic substance for the treatment of conditions such as restenosis.

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