Patent · US Expired

Balloon catheter

US7163523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateFeb 26, 2004
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/70
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter, for example, a balloon catheter has a first and second section and a transition between the sections. The sections and the transition are arranged to enhance catheter deliverability.

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