Integral dilation element for a balloon catheter
US9302079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter is provided for dilating hardened stenoses. The balloon catheter has dilation elements integrally formed on the outer surface of the balloon. The dilation elements have cross-sectional shapes that improve the performance of the balloon catheter.
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