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Balloon catheter shaft having high strength and flexibility

US8388602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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201References

31Claims

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Assignee

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bruce M. Wilson · Temecula, US
Jonathan P. Durcan · Temecula, US
John A. Simpson · Carlsbad, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2012
Grant date	Mar 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 16, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Balloon catheter comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, an inflation lumen extending therein, and a biaxially oriented nonporous thermoplastic polymer tubular member having a Shore durometer hardness of less than about 75D and having the inflation lumen therein. The balloon catheter also comprises a balloon sealing secured proximate the distal end of the shaft and having an interior in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.

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