Balloon catheter
US9011511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Balloon catheters and stent delivery systems including bifurcated stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example bifurcated stent delivery system may include an elongate shaft including a proximal section, a midshaft section, and a distal section. The proximal section may include a tubular member having a plurality of slots formed therein. The slots may be arranged in one or more sections having differing slot densities. The midshaft section may include a guidewire port in fluid communication with a guidewire lumen formed in the shaft. A main branch balloon may be coupled to the shaft. A side branch balloon may be disposed adjacent to the main branch balloon. A stent may be disposed on the main branch balloon and on the side branch balloon.
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