Method for forming low profile balloon and low profile balloon for use with a catheter
US6719774B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for forming low profile balloons for use with a catheter by providing a polymeric tube, removing material from the outer surface of the polymeric tube around at least one of its end portions, and inflating a region of the polymeric tube between the two end portions to form the balloon. Low profile balloons having end portions with an outer diameter below 30 mils are also disclosed.
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