Shock wave balloon catheter with multiple shock wave sources
US9642673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus includes a balloon adapted to be placed adjacent a calcified region of a body. The balloon is inflatable with a liquid. The apparatus further includes a shock wave generator within the balloon that produces shock waves that propagate through the liquid for impinging upon the calcified region adjacent the balloon. The shock wave generator includes a plurality of shock wave sources distributed within the balloon.
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