Balloon with integrally retained dilation element
US8585959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter is provided with integral tubular extensions for securing dilation elements to the outside of the balloon. The dilation elements are disposed within the tubular extensions along the working diameter of the balloon. The balloon may be manufactured by extruding a parison and blow molding the parison with the dilation elements installed within the tubular extensions.
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