Aortic catheter with porous aortic root balloon and methods for inducing cardioplegic arrest
US6835188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a catheter or cannula system that facilitates cardiopulmonary bypass surgeries and enables prolonged circulatory support of the heart. More specifically, the present invention provides an aortic catheter system including a porous aortic root balloon capable of occluding the aorta, delivering cardioplegia and providing tactile feedback and helping to maintain the competency of regurgitant aortic valves.
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