Enhanced catheter with alignment means
US6740104B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2029/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon dilatation system is comprised of an elongated flexible advancement member which terminates in a tubular tracking member slidable over a guidewire. An inflatable balloon has proximal and distal ends, the proximal end communicating with an inflation channel, and the distal end attaching to the tracking member. The balloon portion is coextensive with but not attached to the advancement member. An alignment member aligns the advancement member and the inflation channel. Other embodiments relate to delivery of stents or other medical instrumentalities.
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