Auxiliary balloon catheter
US8177829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter may comprise a primary inflation balloon and a secondary inflation balloon located to one side of the primary inflation balloon. The secondary balloon comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion located closer to the primary balloon. The second portion has a greater size than the first portion, and a portion of the second portion extends outwardly beyond the first portion and overhangs the first portion. In some embodiments, a cross-sectional shape of the secondary balloon in an inflated state comprises a mushroom shape.
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