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Device and method for compartmental vessel treatment

US9199066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2011
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An angioplasty balloon having an elastic constraining structure that partially expands with the balloon so that, at maximum balloon inflation, the constraining structure forms a pattern of channels or “pillows” on the balloon.

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