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Intravascular balloon and deflation wire

US9724496B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2014
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1093
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Angioplasty or valvuloplasty balloon catheters with a ripcord for cutting, ripping, or tearing a balloon can achieve faster deflation times. Methods using such catheters can improve patient outcomes in percutaneous transluminal valvuloplasty and angioplasty.

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