Medical devices and methods including cooling balloons having nanotubes
US7758572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y5/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical systems and methods including balloons having nanotubes are disclosed. In some embodiments, a medical system includes an elongated shaft, and an expandable balloon carried by the shaft and including nanotubes. The medical system is capable of cooling the balloon to less than about 37° C. In some embodiments, a method includes providing a medical device having an elongated shaft, and an expandable balloon carried by the elongated shaft and including nanotubes; and cooling the balloon to less than about 37° C.
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