Lumen reentry devices and methods
US8257383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method including introducing a catheter between two layers of a wall of a body lumen, the catheter including a balloon disposed at a distal end thereof, the catheter being formed with a first lumen through the balloon for passing therethrough a guidewire and a second lumen for inflation and deflation of the balloon, and expanding the balloon so that a distal portion of the first lumen that passes through the balloon is bent with respect to a portion of the first lumen proximal to the balloon and is directed towards the body lumen.
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