Bifurcated balloon folding method and apparatus
US7942661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon folding system specifically configured to reduce a side branch balloon of a bifurcated balloon catheter assembly includes a die that defines at least one chamber for receipt of the sidebranch balloon, and at least one pin sized to fit into the chamber and reduce the balloon to a substantially flattened state. The system also may include a housing for the reduction and folding of a primary branch balloon. The system is configurable to fold and reduce both branches simultaneously or separately.
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