Controlled release mechanism for balloon catheters
US8702648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to the field of balloon catheters and more particularly to catheter balloons having controlled failure mechanisms for the prevention of catastrophic failure of the balloon during overpressure conditions.
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