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Dual balloon catheter assembly

US8672919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2008
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/105
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dual balloon catheter assembly and method of use thereof are provided. The dual balloon catheter assembly may be used in a cryoplasty treatment that is provided in combination with eluting an antiproliferative to reduce and/or eliminate vessel fractures, thereby inhibiting proliferative response after angioplasty.

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