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Catheter balloons

US7736362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2003
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1345
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to catheter balloons wherein the balloon are constructed of hydrophilic energy conductive polymers. It also relates to catheter balloons that self-anchor at a target site in a patient's body. Finally, it relates to catheter balloons with very small cross-sectional profiles at the distal end.

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