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Controlled release mechanism for balloon catheters

US8702648B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 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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