Intravascular balloon and deflation wire
US9724496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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