Catheter balloons
US7736362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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