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Reinforced and drug-eluting balloon catheters and methods for making same

US7491188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2004
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to the field of intravascular medical devices, and more specifically to the field of balloon catheters and other similar diagnostic or therapeutic catheters within the body for treatment and diagnosis of diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to reinforced balloon catheters and drug-eluting balloon catheters and corresponding methods for producing same.

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