Catheter having an improved balloon-to-catheter bond
US7914486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter assembly includes a first tubular member with a proximal portion and a distal portion and a lumen extending between the proximal portion and the distal portion. A balloon has a proximal waist length, a distal waist length and an expandable region therebetween disposed about the distal portion. A tie layer is disposed between the proximal waist length or distal waist length and the first tubular member. The tie layer comprises a polyester polymer and a polyamide polymer.
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