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Controlled release mechanism for balloon catheters

US8021386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateMar 16, 2005
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of balloon catheters and more particularly to catheter balloons having controlled failure mechanisms for the prevention of catastrophic failure of the balloon during overpressure conditions.

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