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Occlusion catheter having compliant balloon for use with complex vasculature
US8974409B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8974409-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313915037-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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A catheter used for treatment of complex vasculature, such as a bifurcated aneurysm, is provided with an inflatable balloon at a distal portion thereof. The shape, location and material of the inflatable balloon are selected such that when inflated, the balloon conforms to the shape of the complex vasculature, or at least a portion thereof, without appreciably deforming the vessel walls. In this manner, the balloon can be used to control flow in the vasculature, for example occluding a selected branch of the vasculature during introduction of material in order concentrate the material and minimize its disbursement by blood flow.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A microcatheter suitable for treating an aneurysm, comprising: a substantially tubular structure dimensioned for insertion within diseased or compromised vasculature containing an aneurysmal sac, said tubular structure having at least one lumen and an inflatable balloon, said inflatable balloon located at a distal portion of said tubular structure and positioned in fluid communication with said at least one lumen, said inflatable balloon being inflatab…
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- What does patent US8974409B2 cover?
- A catheter used for treatment of complex vasculature, such as a bifurcated aneurysm, is provided with an inflatable balloon at a distal portion thereof. The shape, location and material of the inflatable balloon are selected such that when inflated, the balloon conforms to the shape of the complex vasculature, or at least a portion thereof, without appreciably deforming the vessel walls. In thi…
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- Primary CPC classification A61M25/104. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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