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Medical devices

US8343143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24References

19Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jan Weber · Maple Grove, US
John M. Hokanson · Hutchinson, US
John Chen · Zhuolan Township, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 19, 2010
Grant date	Jan 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 22, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB82Y5/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical systems and methods including balloons having nanotubes are disclosed. In some embodiments, a medical system includes an elongated shaft, and an expandable balloon carried by the shaft and including nanotubes. The medical system is capable of cooling the balloon to less than about 37° C. In some embodiments, a method includes providing a medical device having an elongated shaft, and an expandable balloon carried by the elongated shaft and including nanotubes; and cooling the balloon to less than about 37° C.

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