Textured and/or marked balloon for stent delivery
US6786889B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1334
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Desired portions of a balloon may be marked by varying the texture of the surface. Marking the balloon facilitates positioning of the balloon on a catheter and facilitates positioning a medical device on the balloon.
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