Stiffened dilation balloon catheter device

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1987-06-03

1989-01-10

Truluck, Dalton L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

604 93, A61M 2902

Patent

active

047966297

ABSTRACT:
The present invention sets forth a balloon catheter device adapted for use with catheters in angioplasty and/or valvuloplasty procedures which is expandable under fluid pressure and incorporates a plurality of stiffening means to resist deformation of isolated portions of the balloon when the balloon is expanded during the treatment procedure. Reinforcing means may also be provided to coact with the stiffening means to strengthen the balloon and/or to assist in the fixing of the location of the stiffening means. Various shapes and tapers of stiffening means can be provided to increase the effectiveness of the stiffening means and/or to reduce the change of damage to the balloon.

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