Variable length balloon
US9586032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A variable length balloon catheter assembly and methods for inflating a variable length balloon to a predetermined length. The variable length balloon catheter has a balloon at a distal end and a plurality of stricture mechanisms securing the balloon to the catheter. The stricture mechanisms are provided at known intervals and have a known rupture pressure. The balloon is inflated and a known number of stricture mechanisms are ruptured providing for a variable balloon length based on the number of stricture mechanisms ruptured.
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