Reinforced and drug-eluting balloon catheters and methods for making same
US7491188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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