Method for connecting a catheter balloon with a catheter shaft of a balloon catheter
US7785439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for connecting a catheter balloon with a catheter shaft of a balloon catheter that improves the welding quality of a weld between the catheter balloon and the catheter shaft of the balloon catheter. Preferably, a welding energy absorbing device is arranged, preferably in the form of a colored tubing, in the area of a fixation site after attaching a pre-fixation and then to irradiate this welding energy absorbing device with the radiation energy to carry out the welding. After the welding the pre-fixation and the welding energy absorbing device are removed.
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