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Method for performing angioplasty and angiography with a single catheter

US7873404B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2009
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0075
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combination catheter enables performing an angiogram and an angioplasty (and repetitions of one or both) with the same catheter instrument, without removal from and re-insertion into an artery until the procedure is completed.

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