Medical device balloon

US9962223B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jeffrey S. Lindquist · Maple Grove, US
• Cass A. Hanson · Windom, US
• Patrick A. Haverkost · Corcoran, US
• Daniel J. Horn · Shoreview, US
• Martin R. Willard · Maple Grove, US
• Derek C. Sutermeister · Eden Prairie, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 13, 2014
• Grant date: May 8, 2018
• Expiry date: Nov 8, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/164
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a catheter shaft. An expandable member may be coupled to the catheter shaft. The expandable member may be capable of shifting between a folded configuration and an expanded configuration. A plurality of flexible elements may be attached to the expandable member, with a plurality of electrode assemblies disposed on the flexible elements. The flexible elements may have a grooved substrate.