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Apparatus and methods for bone, tissue and duct dilatation

US8454646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Advanced Polymers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark A. Saab · Lowell, US
Michael D. Barbere · Dunstable, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 9, 2009
Grant date	Jun 4, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/1003
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally as well as in situ to facilitate insertion, positioning and withdrawal procedures.

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