Device for treating hardened lesions
US8870816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter is provided that may be used to dilate hardened regions of a stenosis on a vessel wall. The balloon catheter is provided with cutting elements that extend along a surface of a balloon. At least one bioactive is present, either on the cutting element, within the interior of the balloon, within the material of the balloon or on an outside surface of the balloon. The bioactive is delivered to the vessel wall upon dilation of the balloon.
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